East Asia & the Pacific Australia: At least three nations ‘willing to kill’ on Australian soil, spy chief says ABC (Australia) At least three nations are willing and capable of carrying out an assassination on Australian soil, the nation’s spy chief has warned. In a major address, Mike Burgess has also spelled out his concerns about the rise of AI, and a plot to steal AUKUS secrets. Cambodia: Thailand says it remains ready to redeploy heavy…
East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Andrew Hastie quits shadow cabinet, citing disagreement over immigration policy Shadow Home Affairs Minister and Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has quit Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry, citing disagreement over immigration policy. Burma: Myanmar junta intensifies efforts to defend key base on Magway-Rakhine border The regime has stepped up its defense of the Nat Yay Kan, a key artillery and air defense base, following the recent capture of a nearby…
