Australia has accused Iran of directing an attack on a Jewish restaurant in Sydney through a web of intermediaries. The operation on the ground, court records suggest, was messy.
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Australia Says Iran Was Behind Antisemitic Arson Attacks on Its Soil
The government expelled Iran’s diplomats, saying the country had orchestrated attacks on a Melbourne synagogue and a Sydney restaurant.
Australia Accuses Iran of Directing Antisemitic Arson Attacks
The government abruptly severed diplomatic ties and ejected Iran’s ambassador, saying the country had orchestrated attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year.
Australia to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
After similar announcements by France, Britain and Canada, Australia said it would act at the United Nations General Assembly session next month.
Australia Says Gaza Situation Beyond ‘Worst Fears’ as Pressure Mounts on Israel
Some of Israel’s closest allies have stepped up criticism of its restrictions on aid to Gaza, where doctors and aid organizations say people are dying of starvation.
Australian Premier Albanese Meets China’s Xi in Beijing
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Inaugural Mass as Head of Catholic Church
Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries who attended.
A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump
In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties that borrowed from the MAGA playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.
What Effect Did Trump Have on Australia’s Election?
The global turmoil wreaked by President Trump’s policies made him a factor in the election, bolstering the re-election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Australia Election Results: Prime Minister Albanese Wins 2nd Term
Heading to the polls amid global uncertainty arising from the Trump administration, voters opted for the known quantity of the incumbent leader, Anthony Albanese.