Australia says Chinese navy ship fired laser at patrol plane

Melbourne: The Australian Defence Department on Saturday said on Feb 17, a P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches.

Australia, allies will 'lose the next decade' unless it stands up to China in the South China Sea: Australian Defence Minister

Canberra: Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned that Australia and its allies will “lose the next decade” unless it stands up to China in the South China Sea.

Diplomatic Standoff: Two Australian journalists flown out of China

Beijing: Ending a five-day diplomatic stand-off, two journalists, who were working in China for Australia media, have flown home, media reports said.