AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON MEDICARE, BULK BILLING AND GENERAL PRACTICE

Report by AMA Media, 23 Feb 2025: Statement by President Australian Medical Association (AMA) President Dr McMullen: Today, we’ve seen the largest announcement of funding for general practice since the advent of... Read more »

‘NO GOING BACK’: GREENPEACE APPLAUDS ALBANESE GOV’S INVESTMENT

SYDNEY, Thursday 20 February 2025 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support workers as... Read more »

TRUMP’S DIPLOMATIC GAMBLE: A BUSINESSMAN’S APPROACH TO DOMESTIC & GLOBAL POLITICS

[It is becoming increasingly clear that Trump lacks the nuanced diplomatic skills traditionally required for managing global affairs. Instead, he approaches international politics with a business mindset, prioritizing monetary and commercial gains... Read more »

Trump’s Postponed Mexico and Canada Tariffs

WASHINGTON – Media Release by Foreign Relations, 6 Feb 2025: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Michael Bennet (D-CO), issued the following statement on the... Read more »

CAN TRUMP IGNORE INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND DEPLOY US FORCES IN PALESTINE?

The future of Gaza cannot be dictated by external powers with vested interests. The international community must demand accountability for Israel’s actions and ensure that Gaza’s reconstruction is led by Palestinians, not... Read more »

IMRAN KHAN’S ELECTORAL POLITICS: A BATTLE AGAINST A CORRUPT SYSTEM

[Khan faced a critical decision: to fight for a revolution outside the existing corrupt electoral system or participate within it, aiming to reform from within. Against the advice of some political experts... Read more »

KFC FRANCHISEE LOSES FIGHT TO MARKET CHICKEN AS MUSLIM-FRIENDLY

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a Muslim KFC franchisee cannot advertise his fried chicken to the Chicago-area Muslim community as halal because KFC’s corporate policy prohibits franchisees from making religious dietary... Read more »

IS GOVERNANCE REFORM IMMINENT IN PAKISTAN?

The Role of the Incoming Trump Administration Pakistan at a Crossroads: Unveiling the International Push for Reform [The pressing question is whether these remarks are mere rhetoric or part of a broader... Read more »

CLIMATE CHANGE: AN URGENT GLOBAL THREAT

By Ghulam Mustafa Syed Save our planet before it is too late. The blanket of smog that envelops the atmosphere of Lahore, large parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province, and Delhi in India... Read more »

MUHAJIR CULTURE DAY: A REFLECTION OF STRUGGLE AND IDENTITY

[Despite making up a significant portion of the province’s population, not a single Muhajir has served as Sindh’s Chief Minister since creation of Pakistan. Key positions in government and law enforcement are... Read more »

THAILAND HALAL ASSEMBLY 2024 WRAPS UP WITH OUTSTANDING SUCCESS AND CHERISHED MEMORIES

Bangkok, Media Release by Jasmin Manee, Thailand Halal Assembly 2024, 21 Dec 2024: The Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University (HSC-CU), in collaboration with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT), organized the... Read more »

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE HALAL INDUSTRY

NOTE: This article is derived from the author’s video presentation as a speaker at the Thailand Halal Assembly (THA) 2024. [Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool, offering solutions to... Read more »

GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION: VALUES, RIGHTS, AND HARMONY

The younger generation, especially in the East, stands at a critical juncture. They are the inheritors of a rich cultural heritage but also face the pressure of aligning with the fast-paced demands... Read more »

UN forum urges “whole-of-society” in data to leave no one behind

Bangkok, Media Release by, Kavita Sukanandan, ESCAP, 11 Dec 2024: Continuing gaps in data remain deeply concerning as governments in Asia and the Pacific struggle to get a full picture of the region’s slow... Read more »

WEATHER’ IT’S HOT, OR NOT: AUSSIES OVERINDULGE AT CHRISTMAS

Media Release, University of South Australia, 12 Dec 2024: When December hits, Christmas celebrations start. But before you indulge too much in after work drinks or summer soirees, beware: new UniSA research... Read more »

GOVERNMENT URGED TO PRIORITISE OBESITY PREVENTION

Weight overtakes tobacco as leading risk factor for burden of disease  Media Release by Lauren Zammit, Cancel Council Victoria, 12 Dec 2024: Food for Health Alliance is urging the Australian Government to... Read more »

CSIRO, OXITEC TO TACKLE DISEASE-SPREADING MOSQUITOES THREATENING MAINLAND AUSTRALIA

CSIRO News Release, 10 DECEMBER 2024: A new venture, Oxitec Australia, is taking on two of the deadliest virus-carrying mosquitos in the Pacific region – Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – to fight the spread... Read more »

THAILAND HALAL ASSEMBLY 2024 TO BE HELD IN DECEMBER IN BANGKOK

Tribune’s Report: The Thailand Halal Assembly 2024, an international Conference on halal science and innovation, taking place on December 19-20, 2024, at the Al Meroz Hotel in Bangkok. Hosted by the Halal... Read more »

CYBERPORT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUPERCOMPUTING CENTRE OFFICIALLY COMMENCES OPERATIONS

AI Lab opened synchronously to drive Hong Kong forward a new milestone of “AI Plus” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2024 – Cyberport’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre... Read more »

HEALTH FUNDS WILL WORK WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH GOLD COVER

Private Healthcare Australia, Media Release, 9 Dec 2024:  Health funds will work with the Federal Government to thoroughly examine problems with Gold health insurance products following the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s public statement today.... Read more »

A HEALTHY DIET HELPS THE WEIGHTY BATTLE WITH CHRONIC PAIN

Media Release, isentia, 9 Dec 2024: Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available, many people struggle without treatment at all.... Read more »

DHS, DOL Make Nearly 65,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available for Fiscal Year 2025

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2024   – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary final rule (TFR) making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas... Read more »

Thailand Halal Assembly (THA) 2024

Thailand Halal Assembly 2024 (THA2024) is back this year with an international conference that is focused on science & halal innovation, bringing together knowledge and advancements from around the globe! Event Date:... Read more »

THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA: PAKISTANIS UNITE FOR FREEDOM

My Dear fellow Pakistanis, Assalam o Alaikum – Peace Be Upon You I salute the courage and resilience of the fearless patriots who have embarked on an arduous journey, traversing hundreds of kilometres... Read more »