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China, Russia Pose Biggest Risk of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ to Travellers: US Envoy

US envoy for hostage affairs Roger Carstens has named China and Russia as countries of high risk.

October 29, 2024BY Rex Widerstrom
Former Hostage Calls on Australia to ‘Sharpen Its Tools’ Against Foreign Arbitrary Detention

Michael Kovrig, a Canadian who spent over 1,000 days in arbitrary detetion in Beijing, says Australia needs to ...

October 28, 2024BY Rex Widerstrom
Property Owners in Queensland Pay up to 12 Times More for Insurance Than Southern Neighbours, Senate Inquiry

A senate inquiry has heard that some residents are paying for risks that don't affect the areas in ...

August 8, 2024BY Rex Widerstrom
Medical Devices and Infrastructure at Stake in Telstra and Optus 3G Shutdown

Customers have had plenty of time to prepare, Telstra said.

August 2, 2024BY Rex Widerstrom