International Relations

Tension Builds as Israel Declares State of War Following Hamas Attack

Israel has declared a state of war following an unprecedented surprise attack by the Hamas militant group.  The attacks began early Saturday morning, with what Hamas claims as 5000 rockets fired into Israel. Under the cover of the rockets, militants from Gaza entered Israel by land, air and sea. The death toll continues to rise …

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Environmental groups concerned with AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

Environmental conservation groups are concerned about Australia acquiring nuclear submarines saying it undermines environmental protection efforts and increases the threat of nuclear conflict. Currently, Australia is in the market for at least eight nuclear-powered submarines, at a cost of $100 billion – the largest defense acquisition in the nation’s history, and PM Anthony Albanese is …

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Penny Wong to visit China

With high-level channels of communication reopened between the government and China following Labor’s federal election victory in May, Penny Wong will on Wednesday become the first Australian minister to visit China since Beijing put diplomatic relations into a deep freeze.  Her visit to China coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations …

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