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Australia should avoid shielding criminals, interfering in China's internal affairs over HKSAR law enforcement: expert
Global Times
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Photo:VCG Australia should avoid shielding criminals and interfering in China's internal affairs regarding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s lawful enforcement actions, a Chinese expert stated Sunday, in response to a Reuters...
Australia grants asylum to ‘wanted’ Hong Kong democrat Ted Hui
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 17, 2025
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed. Ted Hui in the UK. File Photo: May...
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui granted asylum in Australia
The Sun Daily
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August 17, 2025
SYDNEY: Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia. Hui, wanted by Hong Kong authorities, confirmed his protection visa approval in a social media post. He called on Australia to increase support for...
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Hui Granted Asylum in Australia
Mint
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August 17, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui said he’s been granted asylum in Australia, more than four years after he left the city to evade national security charges. The former lawmaker said in a post on Facebook that he’d received...
Mitchell Johnson slams Cricket Australia CEO’s proposal to limit Test cricket to fewer teams: ‘Not the solution to save the format’
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
Former Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has slammed Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg for his recent remarks urging the need to limit Test cricket to a select few nations and that the five-day format bring financial ruin to...
Aussie star wary of India's spin threat at Women's WC
Rediff
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'They've (India A) got a really spin-heavy attack and we're going to have to play a lot of that throughout the World Cup as well, a lot of the middle overs will be spin-biased.' IMAGE: Alyssa Healy blasted an unbeaten 137 to propel Australia A to...
'UK shouldn't have fought Nazis, should regain Australia, Canada, India'
Press TV
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An adviser to Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK’s Reform Party, has said that Britain would have been better off if it had remained neutral during World War II, rather than fighting against Nazi Germany. Jack Anderton, used by Farage and others...
Security in Sabah’s east coast eases sailors
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 17, 2025
Security in Sabah’s east coast eases sailors Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Victor flagging off the participants of Sail Malaysia: Passage to the East 2025. LAHAD DATU:...
world Australia grants asylum to former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist
Asiaone
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August 17, 2025
HONG KONG/BEIJING - Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia, the former lawmaker said in a Facebook post, more than four years after he left Hong Kong where he faces criminal charges over the 2019...
Rethinking water security: Charting a path toward a sustainable future
The Hindu Business Line
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August 17, 2025
While desalination presents a promising solution, experts agree it cannot stand alone. Water scarcity is no longer a looming threat—it is a present-day crisis affecting millions globally. In India, this challenge is exacerbated by erratic...
Australia’s cruise is in crisis – it’s time the government followed NZ in taking action
Cruise Passenger
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August 16, 2025
New Zealand’s cruise industry is 40% down on cruise ship calls, and is working with the government to talk to cruise lines in a bid to persuade them to return ships to the region. Australia is 38% down, but the federal government has yet to act on...
'Exiles have no home': Australia grants asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist
SBS
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia, the former lawmaker said, more than four years after he left Hong Kong, where he faces criminal charges over the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Hui said he received...
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong activist granted asylum in Australia
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
Former pro-democracy politician Ted Hui — who is wanted by authorities in Hong Kong — has been granted asylum in Australia. He said the Australian government granted him a protection visa this week, with asylum also extending to his wife, children...
The CCP ‘Does Not Share Our Values’: Shadow Australian Defence Minister Flags Militarisation Threat
The Epoch Times
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August 17, 2025
Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate, Hengyang, sailing within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone, provided on Feb. 11, 2025. Courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence Australian Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor...
Australia and China reach final
Gulf Daily News Online
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BASKETBALL – AUSTRALIA marched into the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 Final in commanding fashion, dismantling Iran 92-48 in the semi-finals yesterday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah to extend their unbeaten run to five games. In today’s final,...
Australia-Philippines joint training continues
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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August 16, 2025
The Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P) Program continues to strengthen the Defence relationship between both countries as it passes the halfway mark for 2025. Established in 2019, JATT-P has increased the number of exchange...
Hong Kong authorities object as Australia, UK grant asylum to 2 activists
South China Morning Post
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August 17, 2025
Hong Kong authorities have lambasted the “harbouring of criminals by countries” as Australia and the United Kingdom granted asylum to a pair of opposition activists wanted for national security offences. Fugitive former lawmaker Ted Hui Chi-fung,...
Australia grants asylum to former lawmaker from Hong Kong
Dawn
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August 17, 2025
HONG KONG: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia, the former lawmaker said in a Facebook post on Saturday, more than four years after he left Hong Kong where he faces criminal charges over the 2019...
Extreme heat threatens tropical birds, even in untouched forests, scientists warn
The Rising Nepal
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By Lex Harvey, Aug 13: From the rainforests of Central and South America to the savannas of northern Australia, the world’s equatorial regions are home to thousands of unique bird species, from macaws to toucans to hummingbirds, who thrive in hot...
Hong Kong democracy activist granted asylum after fleeing to Australia
The Independent
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August 17, 2025
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