UN Universal Periodic Review finds Australia in need of a Human Rights Act
“In particular many countries called on Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility. In most Australian jurisdictions,…
In a rare interview, the Taliban’s chief spokesman exposes the gap between narrative and reality
Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s chief spokesman, is rarely seen sitting across from a woman, let alone agreeing to…
United Nations delegation warns of Australia’s treatment of prisoners, detainees and breach in human rights
A delegation of United Nations inspectors has delivered a scathing assessment of Australia’s treatment of prisoners and other…
China says Japan’s PM ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan military intervention remarks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting…
‘Swarm’ of fossil fuel lobbyists coming to COP31, former SA premier warns
Former South Australian premier Mike Rann says gas has become a “lifeline” for fossil fuel polluters akin to…
UN photographer Martine Perret turns lens on women of Australia’s hinterland
World-renowned photographer Martine Perret has turned her lens to Western Australia’s Midwest, bringing to life the stories of…
Don’t let derangement syndrome throw shade on Anthony Albanese’s global wins as steady approach pays off
As a one-time foreign correspondent — in this case, a lifetime ago during the first Trump administration —…
Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities
Just before nightfall on Wednesday, local time, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul suddenly filled with people.…
COP climate talks are ‘heartbreak’ for Pacific Islands. Here is why they want to host them
Joseph Sikulu’s long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks. It…
Afghanistan is without mobile or internet access nationwide. Here’s how it affects the country
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have cut telecommunications nationwide, paralysing services crucial to women’s education, information access, business and entertainment.…
Australia and Türkiye hit diplomatic stalemate over COP31 climate summit hosting rights
Australia and Türkiye are still locked in COP31 negotiations and could even agree to share hosting rights for…
Palestinian Authority president thanks Australia, but points to decades of failure, in UN address
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas — who was blocked from attending the UN by the US — has…