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Former Australian PM appointed next ambassador to U.S.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Former Australian PM, Kevin Rudd, appointed as next ambassador to the United States

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed as the nation’s next ambassador to the United States.

Rudd has recently been serving as chief executive of the Asia Society, spending a significant portion of the last decade in the U.S.

He has also played a vocal role in a campaign against Rupert Murdoch’s media organisation, News Corp.

In a statement, Rudd says he is honoured to accept the role.

It continues, adding “Australia currently faces its most challenging security and diplomatic environment for decades.”

“Our national interest continues to be served by the deepest and most effective strategic engagement of the United States in our region.”

At a media conference, current PM Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the two countries are aligned by their goals of an open and stable region.

Albanese says Rudd is the perfect choice. #trending #featured

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European elections loom: the rise of the far-right

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12 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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What can we expect from the upcoming European elections?

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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20 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical

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Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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1 day ago

May 14, 2024

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Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending