Category: International

South Australia to Become Home to 1st Operational mRNA Factory Outside US

South Australia has announced a partnership with the international biotech enterprise, BioCina, to become home to the first mRNA development and production facility in Australia and make homegrown mRNA vaccines a reality. Last year, U.S. biotech giant Moderna and the Australian government agreed to build the first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility outside North America. Construction…


South Australia to Become Home to First MRNA Factory Outside US

South Australia has announced a partnership with the international biotech enterprise, BioCina, to become home to the first mRNA development and production facility in Australia and make homegrown mRNA vaccines a reality. Last year, U.S. biotech giant Moderna and the Australian government agreed to build the first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility outside North America. Construction…


Cyber Rasom Attack on Cancer Clinic Shows Australia Still Struggling With Cybersecurity

Hackers are continuing to target Australia, with the latest attack on a major cancer clinic in Sydney demonstrating that institutions across the country are still falling behind well behind in their cybersecurity. New South Wales (NSW) Health said they were alerted to a Medusa ransomware attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre on Thursday and are…


Cyber Ransom Attack on Cancer Clinic Shows Australia Still Struggling With Cybersecurity

Hackers are continuing to target Australia, with the latest attack on a major cancer clinic in Sydney demonstrating that institutions across the country are still falling behind well behind in their cybersecurity. New South Wales (NSW) Health said they were alerted to a Medusa ransomware attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre on Thursday and are…


LIVE 7 PM ET: National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


LIVE NOW: National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


WHO Says It Fired Top COVID Origin Investigator for Sexual Misconduct Last Year

A top World Health Organization (WHO) scientist who led an international mission to Wuhan, China, two years ago to investigate the origins of COVID-19 has been fired over alleged sexual misconduct. Peter Ben Embarek, a Danish food scientist who headed the WHO’s One Health initiative aimed to control infectious diseases spreading between animals and humans,…


Shell’s Profits Hit $9.6 Billion Despite ‘Volatile Market’

British energy giant Shell has published its first-quarter profits, reporting adjusted earnings of $9.6 billion. The company achieved the results despite an “unfavourable” tax climate and “lower realised oil and gas prices.” Shell announced on May 4 that its numbers are $500 million higher than the same period last year. The company’s adjusted earnings for…


Drag Storytime Event Cancelled After Protests

A Melbourne Council has cancelled its controversial “drag storytime” event after protests from local families. Monash City Council CEO Andi Diamond said the decision was made after Victoria Police advised of potential safety risks to staff. “This event has attracted significant attention with hateful and threatening commentary and misinformation spread online, via email and directly…