Ukraine open to Qatari-backed energy security talks

Ukraine would not be opposed if Qatar or any other country were to negotiate an agreement on energy security via separate talks with Ukraine and Russia, a top Ukrainian presidential official says. But Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, said there was no such agreement in place. “We held thematic conferences – the … Read more

Palestinian visa holder in Australian detention after failing ‘character test’

One Palestinian is in immigration detention after their visitor visa was revoked onshore on character grounds. Home Affairs officials confirmed in Senate estimates on Monday that 3041 Palestinians have been granted visas from October 7, 2023 to October 15, 2024, 126 of which were granted onshore. In addition, 7252 visas were refused – four of … Read more