China urges Asian neighbours to take peace and security ‘into their own hands’

While the world faces complex security threats, “we will … take the future destiny of Asia’s long-lasting peace and security into our own hands, so that the flame of peace can be passed on from one generation to the next,” Zhao said, without specifically mentioning the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and the Red Sea. Zhao … Read more

Israel Considers Return Of Displaced Palestinians As Part of Gaza Peace Talks

The Israeli official have warned that any final decision would be based on how many of the inmates were senior militants serving lengthy sentences for violent acts. Gaza Peace Talks Tel Aviv: Israeli authorities on Sunday said that they are willing to allow the return of Palestinians displaced from the northern Gaza Strip as part … Read more

Probe of fired Winnipeg scientists ‘extremely appropriate’: health minister – National

It’s “extremely appropriate” that two scientists who lost their jobs due to dealings with China remain under investigation, Health Minister Mark Holland said Wednesday. The National Microbiology Laboratory researchers were fired in early 2021 after their security clearances were revoked over questions about their loyalty and the potential for coercion by China. Records tabled in … Read more

Albanese should follow US on TikTok crackdown, Coalition’s James Paterson demands

Social media giant TikTok poses a “very serious threat” to Australians and will remain unsafe unless its relationship with Beijing is “severed”, opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson says. Speaking on Sunday, Mr Paterson said that while the Coalition wasn’t yet supportive of an outright ban on the platform, he said the government should support … Read more

Airbnb announces ban on indoor security cameras globally after guest backlash

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced on Monday. Previously, Airbnb allowed hosts to have indoor security cameras in common areas — as long as the devices were clearly disclosed on the listing page and placed in visible spots in the home. Indoor security cameras, … Read more

Japan pays for American noisiness with US$466 million in lawsuit damages over aircraft nuisance

The request for information filed by Tomohiro Yara, of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, revealed that while Tokyo has asked the US to meet its compensation commitments, “there is no evidence that any payment of any kind has been made by the US government at this time”. Masafumi Chinen, whose father fought a … Read more

Australia earmarks US$42 million for Asean security pact: ‘we face destabilising, provocative, coercive actions’

Australia said on Monday that Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defence threats as it set aside more funds for a maritime security pact with Asean member states during a summit with the Southeast Asian bloc. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would invest A$64 million (US$41.8 million) over four years, including A$40 … Read more

ASIO boss reveals a former politician ‘sold out their country’ to spies

A foreign spy ring recruited a former Australian politician and tried to get close to a prime minister’s family member before it was uncovered by the nation’s intelligence agency. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed a dedicated espionage team from an unspecified country had been set up to specifically target Australia. “The team is aggressive and … Read more