Julie Bishop says US refugee swap proceeding
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Saturday that a controversial refugee resettlement deal with the United States would go ahead, despite US immigration officials postponing interviews with asylum seekers.…
Japan extends stay for Vietnamese trainee nurses
Vietnamese trainee nurses can now stay in Japan for one more year, after their official training period. Since 2014, Vietnam has sent trainee nurses and caregivers to Japan, a rapidly…
Trump’s refugee order triggers protests across Australia
SYDNEY – Thousands of protesters have rallied across Australia condemning US President Donald Trump’s order temporarily barring refugees and nationals from seven countries and demanding an end to Australia‘s offshore detention…
Trump’s travel ban has revoked 60,000 visas for now
About 60,000 visas were revoked under US President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily halting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, the State Department has said, in one of several government communications…
Australian Bowditch arrested for drunk driving in Arizona
Australian golfer Steven Bowditch has issued a public apology after being arrested earlier in the day by police in Scottsdale, Arizona for driving under the influence of alcohol. Bowditch, who…
Mattis says no need for dramatic US military moves in S.China Sea
TOKYO – US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has played down any need for major US military moves in the South China Sea to contend with China’s assertive behavior, even as he…
White House investigates leaks of Trump calls to Australia, Mexico
WASHINGTON – The White House is looking into how embarrassing details of President Donald Trump’s recent tense phone conversations with his counterparts in Australia and Mexico were leaked to news…
‘El Chapo’ lawyers complain about strict New York jail conditions
NEW YORK – Lawyers for Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman have complained that he is being subjected to excessive conditions of confinement in a federal jail and that…
Malaysian PM sends aid for Muslim Rohingyas in Myanmar
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has sent a ship carrying tonnes of food and emergency supplies to Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, saying their suffering would not be ignored. Najib…
French soldier shoots, wounds machete-wielding attacker at Paris Louvre
PARIS – A French soldier has shot and wounded a man armed with a machete and carrying two bags on his back as he tried to enter the Paris Louvre…
