The government abruptly severed diplomatic ties and ejected Iran’s ambassador, saying the country had orchestrated attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year.
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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 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.
Here’s What to Know About Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Brazil
Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.
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.
The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply
The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
Overhead Bin Fire on Virgin Flight May Have Been Caused by Portable Battery
Airlines have tightened rules regarding portable batteries after a rise in episodes on planes in recent years.
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.
Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map
Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.
‘Hallmarks of Institutional Racism’ Found in Police Killing of Kumanjayi Walker
A coroner said that she could not exclude the possibility that an officer’s racist attitudes contributed to the death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.