Australia’s Albanese joins protests against domestic violence ‘epidemic’

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined demonstrations protesting against domestic violence after a spate of murders. At least 26 women have been killed this year, or one every four days, according to rights lobby group Destroy The Joint. That is on track to top last year’s 64 deaths, often perpetuated by their current or … Read more

Malaysia’s Anwar has no problem with China, complains about US pressure at Asean summit in Australia: ‘We are independent’

Malaysia’s prime minister on Monday spoke up in defence of ties with China and complained over alleged pressure by the United States and its allies on regional nations to take sides in the West’s strategic rivalries with Beijing. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks came during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in the Australian … Read more

Asean can add momentum to Australia’s call for US-China detente, ex-minister says

A congregation of Asean leaders in March could prove timely in providing an impetus to a detente between the United States and China called by a group of notable Australians, a former minister has said. Bob Carr, Australia’s former foreign minister, and 49 ex-statesmen and politicians as well as academics and advocates on Wednesday called … Read more