Almost 3,000 Australians seek to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Australia has started evacuating almost 3,000 citizens caught up in the rapidly spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Thursday.
Qantas flight lands at Sydney after mid-air mayday alert
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, appeared to land safely at Sydney airport before coming to a stop on the runway, television images from public broadcaster ABC showed.BHP to face trial in UK
The firm must stand trial to face US$12 billion damages claimTurkey seeks proof of insurance from Russian oil tankers as EU imposes price cap
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey said Wednesday it has started requesting proof of insurance from tankers loaded with Russian crude oil after Western powers imposed a price cap to punish the Kremlin for its war on Ukraine. But a Turkish official denied that the measure was slowing the passage of oil...Ukraine welcomes Russian oil price cap agreed by EU, G7
Ukraine welcomed a US$60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, saying it would "destroy" Russia's economy. The price cap, previously negotiated on a political level between the G7 group and the European Union, will come into effect with an EU embargo on Russian crude...OPEC set to stick or cut more amid plan to cap Russian oil price
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Major oil producers are expected to stick to their current output strategy or even slash production further when they meet on Sunday in the face of falling prices, a potential Russian oil price cap and an embargo on Russian crude shipments. At their last ministerial session...Hackers dump Australian health data online, declare ‘case closed’
In November the hackers demanded health insurer Medibank pay US$9.7 million to keep the records off the internet -- or one dollar for each of the company's impacted customers, which included Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.Hackers demand $10 mn for stolen Australian health records
Medibank, Australia's largest private health insurer, confirmed this week that hackers had accessed the information of 9.7 million current and former clients, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The hackers on Thursday uploaded a second batch of files to a dark web forum, with more sensitive details about hundreds of Medibank...Saudi, Australian ministers discuss trade, bilateral ties
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef met the Australian Assistant Minister of Industry for Manufacturing Timothy Ayres in Sydney.SALIC, Minerva Foods buy Australian Lamb Company
ALC is one of the largest meat producers in Australia.Israel riled as Australia stops recognising Jerusalem as its capital
Lapid described the move as a "hasty response", adding that Israel can only hope that the Australian government manages other matters more seriously and professionally. Jerusalem, he said, is the eternal and united capital of Israel and nothing will ever change that.Australia strikes down recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Striking down the previous government's decision to recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Australia has said the city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions. The country's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it supports a two-state solution.US, Japan and Australia to boost military ties to counter China
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled last week to Japan and South Korea and said the United States would act without fear or hesitation throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait.Up to 10 million Australians hit by telcoms hack
Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said a "sophisticated" actor was behind a cyberattack, which gained access to information about up to 9.8 million users. The data accessed included customers' names, dates of birth, phone numbers and email addresses, as well as some driver's license and passport numbers.BHP posts 40% jump in profit
The gains were due to high demand for coal and copper.International coalition of journalists demands Assange release from UK jail
An international coalition of journalists, editors and publishers demanded Wednesday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange be immediately released from a UK jail and that all charges against him be dropped. Fifteen representatives of international journalist and publishers' unions and organisations gathered in Geneva for the "call to free Julian Assange...UAE to attract super rich, say investment trends
One big factor for more HNWIs making their way to the UAE is the ongoing war in Ukraine which has triggered the biggest emigration of millionaires from Russia over the last six months, with forecast net outflows of 15,000 by the end of 2022 -- a massive 15% of its...BP buys 40% stake in Australian renewable plant, largest on earth
Oil giant BP announced Wednesday it is taking a 40.5 percent stake in an Australian energy project being billed as the largest renewable power station on earth.Google loses defamation fight against Australian politician
Australia's federal court ordered Google on Monday to pay more than $500,000 in damages to a politician after finding he had been defamed by a comedian's videos hosted on YouTube. John Barilaro was deputy premier of the state of New South Wales in 2020, when an Australian comedian known as...Australia’s incumbent government loses elections after decade
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded election defeat Saturday, hours after voters issued a stinging rebuke of his party's inaction on climate change. The balance of power could yet rest with a string of climate-focused independent candidates who routed Morrison's Liberals in a string of once-safe conservative urban seats.Australian businesses in UAE grew six fold since 2004: Governor General
Australian businesses in the UAE grew six fold and the number of Australians in the Emirates nearly four fold since the country’s diplomatic mission was opened in 2004, Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley said. "Australia had a diplomatic presence in the UAE since 2004. Since then, until 2022, diplomatic relationship has...UN experts ask Australia to repatriate its citizens from Syria
United Nations human rights experts have asked the Australian government to repatriate 46 of its citizens from detention camps in Syria, raising "deepest disquiet" that women and children are living in squalor. In a joint letter made public Sunday, 10 UN special rapporteurs said bringing this group -- which includes 30...‘Pain’ of Algerians banished to the Pacific
Between 1864 and 1897, as French colonial troops advanced through Algeria, 2,100 people were tried by special or military courts and deported to New Caledonia.India and Australia sign trade deal to cut tariffs
India and Australia signed an interim free trade deal on Saturday that cuts tariffs on billions of dollars of commerce as the two Quad partners bolster their economic ties.More sanctions: Australia bans alumina and bauxite exports to Russia
Australia announced more sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine Sunday, immediately banning all exports of alumina and bauxite while pledging more weapons and humanitarian assistance. The export ban aims to impact aluminum production in Russia, which relies on Australia for 20 percent of its alumina. It comes just...Meta sued over scam crypto ads
The ads were for schemes apparently hailed by prominent figures.Australian power firm rejects green billionaire’s takeover bid
AGL Australia's largest energy company said its board had over the weekend rejected a joint bid of $8.25 (US$6) per share from Cannon-Brookes, founder of the tech firm Atlassian.Mubadala invests in SX Global
Media reports said Mubadala will be investing at least $50 million.Shurooq to invest in GCC, Arab countries, Australia, says its Executive Chairman
Shurooq is currently considering in several Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority. Shurooq has received a proposal to establish similar entities to Sharjah Sustainable City in Australia and...Qatar to host gas exporters summit as Ukraine crisis simmers
The US has sought the help of its close ally Qatar in providing emergency supplies if pipelines to Western Europe are cut. Organizers did not immediately confirm whether Russia's President Vladimir Putin would attend the biannual Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit on Feb 22.DP World volume growth 9.4 percent
All DP World regions delivered volume growth, especially India.Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
Every month of border closures has cost businesses an estimated US$2.6 billion, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryUAE and Australia discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations
The deliberations were held during a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with David Hurley, the Governor-General of Australia, at Expo 2020 Dubai. They also discussed several issues of mutual interest and the latest developments regionally and globally. The two...‘World first’ hydrogen shipment set to leave Australia for Japan
A state-of-the-art liquid hydrogen tanker readied for loading in Australia Friday ahead of shipment to Japan, in what Canberra described as a "world first" trial of the technology. The Suiso Frontier is docked near Melbourne and is being loaded with super-cooled hydrogen, a source of fuel that supporters hope could...Bahraini imports increase by 18 percent in Q4 2021
The value of Bahraini imports increased by 18 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching BD1.406 billion, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said in its foreign trade report. The report, which encompasses the data on the balance of trade, imports, exports (national origin), and re-exports, said the value...UAE biggest trading partner of Australia, relations between two growing
The UAE is Australia’s largest trading partner and the second-largest source of investment in the Middle East, said Justin McGowan, Commissioner General of Australia at Expo 2020 Dubai. He added that annual trade between the two countries is valued approximately at AU$9.8 billion ($7.1 billion), and the UAE and Australia...Pakistan party falls flat after semi-final cricket loss
The national mood was summed up by Prime Minister and former captain Imran Khan who said the side should be proud.Middle East’s first lithium production facility to come up at KIZAD
The first lithium production facility in the Middle East will be established in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), a subsidiary of AD Ports Group’s Industrial Cities & Free Zone (IC&FZ) cluster. The facility will be built by Australia's Lepidico Ltd, a global lithium exploration and development company. Lepidico...DP World reports container volume growth of nearly 12 percent in Q3
The gross volume growth was mainly driven by Asia Pacific, India, Australia, and the MENA region.OECD nations to ban export credits for coal power
With the latest international climate conference just days away, the proposed ban will halt support to new coal power stations that don't have systems that trap the carbon emissions responsible for global warming.Rio Tinto to ‘halve’ emissions
Mining releases 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions.UAE, Australia discuss economic relations
UAE Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh recently met with Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan for discussions.Emirates and Qantas extend partnership
Together, the airlines are making millions of reward seats available for frequent flyers to access more than 100 destinations.ABHGA readies $13bn investment
This agreement can be considered the start for several projects.Mubadala mining JV unit sold
Matsa is a JV subsidiary of Mubadala and Trafigura.US warns of ‘terror threat’ as crowds throng Kabul airport
The US State Department warning is unusually specific, mentions several gates that should be vacated immediately.Digital payment platform Square to buy Afterpay for $29 billion
Afterpay specializes in the "buy now, pay later" model that offers users staggered payments, often without extra charge.Saudi Arabia may host two F1 races in 2021
Saudi Arabia might host an extra Formula One race this year in order to help the organizers of the race to fill a gap on the calendar due to the Covid pandemic.Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status at risk
Visible from space, The Great Barrier Reef was added to the list in 1981 UNESCO World Heritage sitesIndian vehicle ecommerce firm Cars24 enters UAE market
Indian-origin ecommerce platforms for pre-owned vehicles, Cars24, has entered the UAE market after its foray into AustraliaDubai FDI presents the Dubai advantage to investors across 6 countries
Dubai FDI sought investment from China, India, Australia, Spain, Italy and the US through webinars Investors invested to explore opportunities in sectors such as food & agribusiness, technology and healthcare Dubai FDI invited the investors to seek opportunities in sectors such as food & agribusiness, technology, and healthcare The Dubai...