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Australians more worried about income, less confident in Government: Study

Moscow/Sputnik: While the confidence in the Australian government saw its peak during the pandemic in 2020, the current levels are slowly falling against the backdrop of soaring financial distress among the population, according to a new study by the Australian National University (ANU).

Tsunami warning for South Pacific region after 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Sydney/IBNS: A Tsunami generated after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the South Pacific region has put the island nations in the area under threat.

Australia says respects China's legal system amid row over Journalist's arrest

Moscow/Sputnik: Canberra is not interfering in China’s legal system and respects it, but will continue to push for justice toward Australian national Cheng Lei, who has been recently arrested on suspicion of espionage, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in an interview, in the wake of Beijing's criticism.

Australian Education Minister Alan Tudge accuses China of spreading 'disinformation'

Canberra: Australia's Education Minister Alan Tudge has alleged that China is spreading “disinformation” after Beijing warned students against studying in Australia.

UK to host G7 summit in June to discuss COVID-19 recovery, climate change

London/Sputnik: The leaders of the seven world's leading industrial nations (G7) will meet from June 11-13 2021 in the English coastal county of Cornwall to address shared challenges such as the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and climate change, the UK government announced on Sunday.

A strong 'Quad' would safeguard multilateralism : Pompeo

Washington/UNI: United States Secretary of State Mike R Pompeo said on Sunday that a strong 'Quad' would ensure multilateralism in the world.

Top diplomats of Australia, Canada, UK, US express concern over Hong Kong mass arrests

Moscow/Sputnik: The top diplomats of Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom expressed their concern with the recent arrest of scores of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, a joint statement shared by Washington’s State Department said.

Experts see no improvement in Australia-China bond next year

Melbourne: Experts believe the deteriorating relationship between Australia and China may not be brighter in 2021.

Australia formally requests WTO probe into China's 80% tariff on barley

Canberra/Sputnik: Australia has formally asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to launch an investigation into China's 80% tariff on barley after attempts to privately resolve the issue failed, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday.

18-year-old man arrested over terrorism-related charges: Australian Federal Police

Canberra/Sputnik: The Australian Federal Police said on Wednesday that it had arrested an 18-year-old man in the southern city of Albury in the New South Wales (NSW) state over terrorism-related offenses.

Australia demands Chinese govt's apology for posting 'images' on social media, Beijing refuses

Sydney: Australia has demanded China to apologise for allegedly posting a fake picture on a government Twitter account that depicted an Australian soldier murdering an Afghan child. 

Australia rejects China's charges of wine dumping, calls new duties 'concerning' -Minister

Canberra/Sputnik: Australia is concerned with China's decision to impose tariffs on its wine exports and firmly rejects Beijing's dumping accusations, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Friday.

Trade restrictions: Australian govt asks China to explain why it has been singled out

Canberra: Australia's trade minister has said China should explain why it appears to have singled out Australia with a range of import restrictions that have disrupted trade flows and undermined trust in the economic ties.

Conflict with China: Australian PM Scott Morrison says he will not compromise his country's national security, sovereignty

Canberra: Australian PM Scott Morrison has said he would not compromise his country's national security and sovereignty, amid growing bitterness in the relationship with Beijing.

South Australia state going into 6-day lockdown for authorities to boost contact tracing

Canberra/Sputnik: Australia's state of South Australia will lock down for the next six days in order for the authorities to carry out contact tracing in a timely manner amid an accelerated spread of the coronavirus, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall said on Wednesday.