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Monday, March 23, 2026

By Colin Smith | March 22, 2026March 30, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Migrants say new laws stopping temporary migration from war-torn countries ‘a slap in the face’ ABC News (Australia) Iranians in Australia have criticized new laws that will let the government block the arrival of temporary visa holders from war-torn countries. The federal government says the laws will protect the “integrity and sustainability” of Australia’s immigration system. Home Affairs officials have flagged that people in Iran with temporary visas for…

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

By Colin Smith | March 17, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Australian trade in jeopardy as Middle East ‘war risk’ costs surge ABC News (Australia) Australian exporters are struggling to get products into the Gulf and further into Europe as the war in the Middle East continues. They are facing increased costs due to emergency freight surcharges. Economists say surging shipping costs will be passed onto consumers, pushing inflation further and raising the risk of higher interest rates. Cambodia: Cambodia protests Thailand’s ‘illegal’ constructions…