Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Australian Prime Minister calls for election

Australia

Australia’s prime minister has called for a general election on May 21, with problems such as Chinese economic coercion, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic to be debated. On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison instructed Governor-General David Hurley to establish the election date on behalf of Australia’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. Morrison and … Read more

Leaked SMS sharpens Australia-France subs row

Leaked SMS sharpens Australia-France subs row

PARIS: France on Tuesday accused Australia of using “very inelegant methods” after a text message sent by President Emmanuel Macron to Australian leader Scott Morrison was leaked in an apparent bid to imply that he knew about the collapse of a major submarine deal earlier than he maintains. Media in Australia and Europe reported on … Read more