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One of the men charged over an alleged plot to smuggle foreign nationals into Queensland by boat has told his lawyer he was just in the area to go fishing, a court has heard. The 34-year-old has been ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

Thirteen government agencies are now embroiled in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches, prompting calls for an urgent audit amid concerns over national security. Earlier this year, ...