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Xi Jinping blasts ‘bullying and hegemony’ in meeting with Latin American leaders as China urges united front against Trump

Latin America is a key battleground in Trump's confrontation with China, and the region is coming under pressure from Washington to choose a side.

13.05.2025 40

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Australia’s Liberal opposition elects first female leader

“We have to have a Liberal Party that respects modern Australia," Sussan Ley said in her first press conference after becoming the Liberal leader.

13.05.2025 10

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Australia’s PM Albanese is re-elected with expanded majority

“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way," Anthony Albanese said in his victory speech.

03.05.2025 5

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Australian opposition dumps Trump-style return to office policy

Opposition leader Peter Dutton is keen to avoid any comparisons to Trump, who he had previously described as a “big thinker” on policy.

07.04.2025 10

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Australia urges universities to diversify research away from U.S.

“We have to recognize that we live in a different world,” Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday.

02.04.2025 10

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Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 years of age will be prohibited from setting up social media accounts, even if they have parental...

26.11.2024 4

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Meta says app stores should police Australia under-16 social ban

Australia will push ahead with a ban on social media for people aged under 16, with no exceptions for major services such as Facebook, TikTok or X.

08.11.2024 2

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Just 270,000 international students will get to go to Australia next year

Australian universities warn that any moves to limit foreign students could damage the lucrative tertiary education industry.

27.08.2024 10

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