Iran Sets Fire to Its Relations With Australia
Australia is not known for picking fights. It prioritizes trade and has diplomatic relations with almost every country in the world—even the reclusive North Korea. But on Tuesday, it did...
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Iranian ambassador leaves Australia amid diplomatic rift over antisemitic attacks
SYDNEY (AP) — Iran’s ambassador to Australia was seen preparing to leave the country on Thursday, days after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over accusations that Tehran masterminded at least two...
Australia denies Iran action due to ‘intervention’ by Israel’s Netanyahu
Australia has dismissed a claim that Israeli interventions prompted the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to expel Iran’s ambassador to Canberra, after the premier blamed Tehran for directing anti-Semitic...
Europe’s ‘century of humiliation’ could be just beginning
BRUSSELS — After its defeat by the British in the First Opium War, the Qing dynasty signed a treaty in 1842 that condemned China to more than 100 years of...
Australia Cuts Ties With Iran Over Antisemitic Attacks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Australia accusing Iran of orchestrating antisemitic attacks, France’s looming no-confidence vote, and mass flooding in Pakistan. ‘Acts of Aggression’ Australia severed...
Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador
Iran has promised reciprocal action following Australia’s decision to expel its ambassador in Canberra over accusations that Tehran was behind anti-Jewish attacks in the country. On Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry...
Australian police hunt for gunman who killed 2 officers and shot another in a rural town
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two police officers were killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting Tuesday at a property in a rural part of Australia. The gunman remained...
Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said the country was cutting off diplomatic relations with Tehran in...
Australia Expels Iran Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks
Australia expelled its first ambassador since World War II, ordering the Iranian diplomat to leave the country after intelligence services concluded that Tehran had directed at least two antisemitic attacks....
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney, Melbourne
LONDON — Australian officials on Tuesday said they would expel Iran’s ambassador after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year. Australia’s intelligence agency, ASIO, said...
