Damming report reveals China ran smear campaigns against Australia and the U.S.

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3 years ago

October 5, 2022

A new report has taken aim at China’s response to a series of riots in the Solomon Islands last year

The new damming report has found China ran a smear campaign against western nations in the Solomon Islands.

After riots back in November 2021, the Chinese Communist Party published a number of false stories, blaming the unrest on Australia and the U.S.

The report says Chinese diplomats intensified their criticisms of western leaders, while state media tried to paint Australia and the U.S. as bullies.

It analysed Chinese state information campaigns in the Solomon Islands over a period spanning 18 weeks.

But the campaign had limited success.

Of the 67 articles published by China, only 11 were shared on public Facebook pages, and this is where the vast majority of Solomon Islanders access their news content.

However, the researchers warn this isn’t an excuse for Australian and American officials to relax.

Urging the two western nations to increase their engagement with media in the Pacific on-cam to further counter China’s influence in the region before it’s too late.

Gold, silver and platinum explode on markets

Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

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11 minutes ago

September 17, 2025

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Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

Precious metals are surging on the ASX, with gold, silver, and platinum all making headlines.

Investors now face a critical decision: whether to buy physical bullion, trade futures, or invest in ASX mining stocks.

Each path comes with risk and reward, but with metals running hot, the question is whether markets are just heating up—or already near boiling point.

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Utah man charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

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1 hour ago

September 17, 2025

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Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The case includes aggravated murder and witness tampering charges, with officials signalling they will pursue the death penalty.

Investigators say Robinson’s DNA was found on the weapon used in the killing, and he reportedly confessed to family members.

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Appeals court halts Trump’s attempt to fire Cook

Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

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11 hours ago

September 16, 2025

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Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

In Short:
– A federal appeals court has blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.
– Trump’s expected Supreme Court appeal raises concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence and market stability.

A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.

The decision comes just before a crucial meeting regarding potential interest rate changes.The court determined that the Trump administration did not meet the requirements for an appeal against a prior ruling that had already blocked Cook’s removal.

Cook has faced allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. Her lawyers assert she has not committed any wrongdoing, and documentation reviewed by NBC News supports her position.

Trump is expected to appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court.

The legal context for Cook’s position at the Federal Reserve highlights that removal can only occur “for cause,” under the Federal Reserve Act. Analysts warn that firing Cook may destabilise the Federal Reserve, which is critical for market stability.