Australia

According to the results of the years-long Canberra investigation into the conduct of Australian Special Forces personnel in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016, the commander of the Australian Defense Forces, General Angus Campbell, confirmed the existence of documented information...

Australia will pledge 300 million Australian dollars (207 million US dollars) to provide vaccines for children in the Indian and Pacific region, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris said on the eve of a global vaccine summit Thursday. "Immunization saves...

Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said that his country does not wish to enter into a trade war with China after Beijing announced tariffs on exports of Australian barley, the Australian minister explained. His country does not administer its...

Melbourne is still covered in dangerous smoke while at least 180 strikes continue to burn across Victoria and New South Wales (NSW) despite heavy rainfall in the area. Forest fires in Australia may last longer despite the colder weather this...

Australian cities witnessed mass rallies on Saturday, in protest against the central government's handling of the forest fires that have been going on there since last September. Voice of America Radio - in its English language publication - said that...

In Australia fires, Two people were killed and a national park was nearly destroyed at the famous Kangaroo Island tourist site, authorities said Saturday. Bad weather factors made it possible for Australia fires to continue to burn the Flinders Chase...

The Australian authorities confirmed, Wednesday morning, the death of a third person in the devastating forest fires that struck the southeastern coast this week, and a fourth loss, possibly as well as the navy forces rushed to provide supplies...

The city of Sydney is smoked today, with extreme heat and winds fueling forest fires in southeastern Australia. Fireworks show in conjunction with New Year's celebration held at the harbour, despite the public concerns. Authorities have urged tourists in Sydney,...

Australia bushfires: A volunteer Australian firefighter died on Monday, while two others were burned after their truck overturned due to strong winds in the midst of wild forest fires in the country. The fire department said in a tweet on...

Australia has recorded the warmest day ever, according to preliminary results of the Meteorological Office. Radio France International said Wednesday, that the average maximum temperature across the country was 40.9 degrees Celsius, setting a previous record of 40.3 degrees set...