U.S. President Joe Biden met leaders of Australia, India and Japan on Friday (March 12), a group central to his efforts to counter China's growing military and economic power, and said a free and open Indo-Pacific region was essential to all of their futures.

Quad summit in the face of growing competition from China

A first-ever leaders' meeting of the Quad group of countries announced financing agreements to support an increase in manufacturing capacity for coronavirus vaccines in India.

Quad nations to expand COVID-19 vaccine production

Biden says free Indo-Pacific essential as he meets India, Japan, Australia leaders

An extremely significant geopolitical event, the first-ever quad leader summit has concluded the quad has 4 members, United States, Australia, Japan, and India. In the face of growing economic competition from China, US president Joe Biden's administration has been putting greater emphasis on the Indo-Pacific region. At the Quad summit, the leaders from all four countries have pledged to work to ensure a free and open indo-pacific region. According to a joint statement released by the white house after the virtual summit, an in-person meeting has also been decided between the four nations, which will be held by the end of 2021. Quad nations will expand vaccine production.

Quad Summit: Commitment to quadrilateral cooperation reaffirmed

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined with the leaders of the United States, Japan and India at a virtual summit on Saturday morning (March 13), pledging to work closely on COVID-19 vaccine distribution, climate issues and security.

'Quad' countries pledge cooperation on COVID, climate and security

There have been numerous cases of false convictions across the world. There have been people who have languished in jail for years without having committed any crime.

New scientific discovery may help acquit Aussie mom accused of killing own children

The event is set for today, where it is also the first time when the leaders have to meet. Agenda for the Australian PM, Scott Morison will remain climate change and Indo pacific region where this region also becomes the agenda for the entire meet between the quad.

Quad Summit 2021: 2 hours summit to discuss efforts to contain COVID-19

France releases some restrictions on International travellers from Australia, UK, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and also South Korea. France's foreign ministry said those travelling to or from seven countries will no longer need to have a compelling reason to travel.

France eases travel rules for Australia, UK, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea

Australia's defence minister settled a defamation case Friday with a former staffer who was allegedly raped in her parliamentary office, after calling the woman a "lying cow".

Australian minister settles after slurring alleged rape survivor

The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

World Business Watch: Australia unveils $928 mn tourism support package

Indian Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the first-ever summit of the leaders of ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’, also known as the Quad leaders' will take place virtually on March 12.

Top leaders of Quad nations to participate virtually on March 12

A British-Australian academic has claimed Iran tried to recruit her as a spy in exchange for her freedom when she was imprisoned in the country. Middle East scholar Kylie Moore-Gilbert was arrested in 2018 and sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, an allegation she has denied.

British-Australian academic says Iran tried to recruit her as spy

The first-ever Quad, India, Japan, Australia and US leaders' summit will take place virtually on March 12, the Friday marking a significant geopolitical moment. The summit will see participation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Australian PM Scott Morrison, Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga and US President Joseph R Biden.

First Quad leaders summit this Friday 

According to reports, the United Kingdom could join the historic Quad including four of the world's biggest economic powerhouses, with a new groundbreaking defence and foreign relations.

Reports say UK could join the historic Quad in new alliance

The European Union has come out in support of Italy's decision to block the supply of the AstraZeneca Vaccine to Australia on Saturday. The EU internal market commissioner said that the block has to make sure that the company deliver what it expects.

Italy bans the supply of the AstraZeneca Vaccine to Australia

Australia has finally started its much-awaited vaccine rollout program. Top officials among a small group of people receiving the very first jab in the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was one of the first recipients of Pfizer.

Australia begins inoculation with Pfizer jab

Italy blocked the export of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to Australia, a move coordinated with the European Union authorities. This is perhaps the first such export ban under an EU vaccine monitoring scheme.

Italy blocks export of AstraZeneca vaccines doses to Australia

Australia has asked the European Commission to review a decision by Italy to block a shipment of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine. Italy, supported by the European Commission, had barred the planned export of around 250,000 doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine after the drug manufacturer failed to meet its European Union contract commitments.

Australia asks European Commission to review Italy's vaccine block

US, Japan, India and Australia to hold quad meet, till date Australian PM Scott Morrison has confirmed his plans of attending the meet. The meet will happen amid China's maritime assertiveness in the region.

US, Japan, India, Australia to hold Quad meets

Chinese media has been suspended in Australia, the regulator has suspended the broadcasting license as well in the country. According to which there have been serious concerns being raised over the broadcasting standards.

News Alert: Australia expels Chinese media CGTN & CCTV's broadcast

The Italian government has blocked the Australia-bound shipment of Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine's 250,000 doses. Italy blamed the export ban on the doses produced in an Italian facility on the shortage of vaccines in Europe and a better situation in Australia when it comes to dealing with Covid-19.

Italy blocks export of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia

Australia's prime minister on Thursday threw his support behind a senior minister accused of rape, and rejected mounting calls for an independent investigation into the allegations.

Australia PM backs attorney general accused of rape

In a surprising statement, Australia's attorney-general has denied all allegation against him and called it a 'trial by media' in the historic rape case that shook the country after a letter was sent to the prime minister detailing the assault.

Trial by media? Australia's attorney general denies rape allegations in emotional speech

A critically endangered female black rhino calf was born to mother Bakhita at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia on Wednesday (February 24).

New-born rhino calf takes first wobbly steps in Australian zoo

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