14 days ago
Albanese and Trump hold 'warm and constructive' call
Story by Richard Wood
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with US President Donald Trump overnight, ahead of a potential meeting between the leaders.
Albanese posted on social media the phone call was "warm and constructive", and the pair discussed economic and security subjects, including critical minerals.
"We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals," Albanese said in a post on X.
"We also discussed shared US-Australia security interests."
Neither Australian or US officials have released an official transcript from the chat.
Australia has 36 of the 50 critical minerals the US is seeking as it aims to move away from dependence on China for them.
The Australian government has been eager to project itself as a dependable and well stocked potential supplier.
Neither Australia or US officials provided details about the security issues discussed by Albanese and Trump, but they were likely to include the AUKUS deal, under which Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
The defence pact between Australia, the US and UK has been under review by the Pentagon, which is examining how it will impact American submarine manufacturing. A preliminary report is expected within weeks.
It was the fourth phone call between the Australian and US leaders since Trump took office in January.
The first face-to=face talks are yet to happen, but could take place at this month's United Nations General **** embly meeting in New York, or in Washington DC.
Albanese and Trump were scheduled to meet at the G7 leaders' summit in Canada in June, but US President left the event early amid the Middle East crisis.
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Story by Richard Wood
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with US President Donald Trump overnight, ahead of a potential meeting between the leaders.
Albanese posted on social media the phone call was "warm and constructive", and the pair discussed economic and security subjects, including critical minerals.
"We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals," Albanese said in a post on X.
"We also discussed shared US-Australia security interests."
Neither Australian or US officials have released an official transcript from the chat.
Australia has 36 of the 50 critical minerals the US is seeking as it aims to move away from dependence on China for them.
The Australian government has been eager to project itself as a dependable and well stocked potential supplier.
Neither Australia or US officials provided details about the security issues discussed by Albanese and Trump, but they were likely to include the AUKUS deal, under which Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
The defence pact between Australia, the US and UK has been under review by the Pentagon, which is examining how it will impact American submarine manufacturing. A preliminary report is expected within weeks.
It was the fourth phone call between the Australian and US leaders since Trump took office in January.
The first face-to=face talks are yet to happen, but could take place at this month's United Nations General **** embly meeting in New York, or in Washington DC.
Albanese and Trump were scheduled to meet at the G7 leaders' summit in Canada in June, but US President left the event early amid the Middle East crisis.
25 days ago
Why a Single Nuclear Missile Could Defeat America's Entire Defense System
The U.S. has 44 interceptors. A single Russian missile can launch 10 warheads and 40 decoys. Each kill vehicle has a 56% success rate. You do the math. From hit-to-kill physics and radar discrimination to Mach 24 re-entry speeds and Russia’s nuke-on-nuke strategy—intercepting just one ICBM is far harder than you think.
The U.S. has 44 interceptors. A single Russian missile can launch 10 warheads and 40 decoys. Each kill vehicle has a 56% success rate. You do the math. From hit-to-kill physics and radar discrimination to Mach 24 re-entry speeds and Russia’s nuke-on-nuke strategy—intercepting just one ICBM is far harder than you think.
26 days ago
Canada removes retaliatory tariffs on US
Story by Sky News Australia
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada is removing many retaliatory tariffs on the US.
The decision is part of a broader effort to ease trade tension and maintain a favourable relationship with the US.
Alcohol, shoes and clothing are among the US tariffs that will no longer face levies when imported to Canada.
Mr Carney believes his country has the best trade deal with America.
Story by Sky News Australia
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada is removing many retaliatory tariffs on the US.
The decision is part of a broader effort to ease trade tension and maintain a favourable relationship with the US.
Alcohol, shoes and clothing are among the US tariffs that will no longer face levies when imported to Canada.
Mr Carney believes his country has the best trade deal with America.
26 days ago
Hiroshima survivor warns world is on the brink of nuclear disaster
Story by Sky News Australia
A survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb has warned Sky News that he believes the world is on the brink of nuclear disaster.
His words come as tensions rise between nuclear-armed nations — eight decades on from the United States' historic attack on **** an.
Retired journalist Satoshi Tanaka looks back on his childhood in the wasteland of Hiroshima as a lesson to today’s world leaders making nuclear threats.
Story by Sky News Australia
A survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb has warned Sky News that he believes the world is on the brink of nuclear disaster.
His words come as tensions rise between nuclear-armed nations — eight decades on from the United States' historic attack on **** an.
Retired journalist Satoshi Tanaka looks back on his childhood in the wasteland of Hiroshima as a lesson to today’s world leaders making nuclear threats.
1 month ago
Newspoll shows Australians more concerned about Trump’s tariffs than China threat
Story by Sky News Australia
Australians are more concerned about tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump than China’s increasing military threat, according to the latest Newspoll in The Australian.
The Newspoll showed 42 per cent of voters were more worried about US trade barriers, ahead of 37 per cent who are more anxious about China’s strategic moves.
The poll also shows that more people are satisfied with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s performance than not.
Labor’s primary vote remains steady at 36 per cent while the Coalition has gained a point since last month, up to 30 per cent now.
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Story by Sky News Australia
Australians are more concerned about tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump than China’s increasing military threat, according to the latest Newspoll in The Australian.
The Newspoll showed 42 per cent of voters were more worried about US trade barriers, ahead of 37 per cent who are more anxious about China’s strategic moves.
The poll also shows that more people are satisfied with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s performance than not.
Labor’s primary vote remains steady at 36 per cent while the Coalition has gained a point since last month, up to 30 per cent now.
1 month ago
'Gloom' over Trump economy hits worst levels 'since the Great Recession': report
Story by Alex Henderson
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment in the United States was at 4.2 percent in July — which is far from a recession. But the BLS also found that the U.S. is hurting in terms of job creation; the 4.2 percent figure largely reflects Americans who are holding on to jobs they already have rather than starting new jobs. And President Donald Trump was so angry over the BLS' job creation data that he fired ex-BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and nominated a MAGA loyalist for the position: E.J. Antoni, known for his work with the Heritage Foundation.
In an article published on August 16, Axios' Courtenay Brown lays out some reasons why so many Americans are feeling "gloomy" about the economy.
"Americans haven't been this gloomy about the job market since the Great Recession," Brown reports. "Why it matters: Fears about joblessness have surged since President Trump unveiled plans to impose steep tariffs on foreign goods. The economy might have hit a soft patch, but it has so far dodged the bleak predictions from a few months ago."
Nonetheless, Brown notes that "consumers are still bracing for the worst to come."
"As of early August," Brown explains, "that pessimism was in step with that of the 2008 financial crisis. About 62 percent of consumers believe unemployment will worsen in the year ahead, according to the University of Michigan's latest monthly survey. That's bounced around a little in the last few months, but consistently hung around levels not seen since the Great Recession…. The concerns about higher unemployment are paired with worries about an inflation resurgence."
The University of Michigan's consumer report was released on August 15.
Joanne Hsu, the report's director, is quoted as saying, "Although CPI inflation has not surged, our data show that consumers are still bracing for an increase in inflation to come. Moreover, consumers are also concerned that labor markets will weaken."
Brown notes that The Great Recession was the United States' "worst economic downturn since the Great Depression."
When the stock market crashed in 1929, U.S. unemployment was only 3.2 percent, according to Investopedia. By 1932, it was up to 23 percent. Americans were so angry about the economy that year that Democratic presidential nominee Franklin Delano Roosevelt defeated incumbent GOP President Herbert Hoover by a landslide and picked up a whopping 472 electoral votes.
The Great Recession wasn't as severe as The Great Depression, but Brown recalls that in late 2008 and 2009, "The stock market was falling off a cliff, unemployment filings soared and the jobless rate would ultimately peak at 10 percent."
Brown continues, "Now: The economy is slowing, though fears are worse than the official data suggests so far. The unemployment rate is holding at a historically low 4.2 percent, as of July. Hiring has stalled, but so have layoffs. There are fewer unemployment filings now than in July 2021, when a record-low share of Americans (14 percent) said they anticipated higher unemployment in the year ahead."
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Story by Alex Henderson
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment in the United States was at 4.2 percent in July — which is far from a recession. But the BLS also found that the U.S. is hurting in terms of job creation; the 4.2 percent figure largely reflects Americans who are holding on to jobs they already have rather than starting new jobs. And President Donald Trump was so angry over the BLS' job creation data that he fired ex-BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and nominated a MAGA loyalist for the position: E.J. Antoni, known for his work with the Heritage Foundation.
In an article published on August 16, Axios' Courtenay Brown lays out some reasons why so many Americans are feeling "gloomy" about the economy.
"Americans haven't been this gloomy about the job market since the Great Recession," Brown reports. "Why it matters: Fears about joblessness have surged since President Trump unveiled plans to impose steep tariffs on foreign goods. The economy might have hit a soft patch, but it has so far dodged the bleak predictions from a few months ago."
Nonetheless, Brown notes that "consumers are still bracing for the worst to come."
"As of early August," Brown explains, "that pessimism was in step with that of the 2008 financial crisis. About 62 percent of consumers believe unemployment will worsen in the year ahead, according to the University of Michigan's latest monthly survey. That's bounced around a little in the last few months, but consistently hung around levels not seen since the Great Recession…. The concerns about higher unemployment are paired with worries about an inflation resurgence."
The University of Michigan's consumer report was released on August 15.
Joanne Hsu, the report's director, is quoted as saying, "Although CPI inflation has not surged, our data show that consumers are still bracing for an increase in inflation to come. Moreover, consumers are also concerned that labor markets will weaken."
Brown notes that The Great Recession was the United States' "worst economic downturn since the Great Depression."
When the stock market crashed in 1929, U.S. unemployment was only 3.2 percent, according to Investopedia. By 1932, it was up to 23 percent. Americans were so angry about the economy that year that Democratic presidential nominee Franklin Delano Roosevelt defeated incumbent GOP President Herbert Hoover by a landslide and picked up a whopping 472 electoral votes.
The Great Recession wasn't as severe as The Great Depression, but Brown recalls that in late 2008 and 2009, "The stock market was falling off a cliff, unemployment filings soared and the jobless rate would ultimately peak at 10 percent."
Brown continues, "Now: The economy is slowing, though fears are worse than the official data suggests so far. The unemployment rate is holding at a historically low 4.2 percent, as of July. Hiring has stalled, but so have layoffs. There are fewer unemployment filings now than in July 2021, when a record-low share of Americans (14 percent) said they anticipated higher unemployment in the year ahead."
1 month ago
Trump sparks concern after suggesting he might allow sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips in China
Story by Helen Davidson and agencies
Donald Trump has flagged allowing Nvidia to sell chips in China that are more advanced than currently allowed, in another “deal” that would loosen export restrictions despite deep-seated fears in Washington that Beijing could harness US tech to harm national security.
At a briefing on Monday, Trump was questioned over recent revelations that he had struck an unprecedented deal with Nvidia and AMD to grant them export licenses to sell previously banned chips to China, in return for the companies giving the US government 15% of the sales revenue. The US president defended the deal, which ******* ysts have likened to a “shakedown” payment, or unconstitutional export taxes, before adding that he was expecting further negotiations over another, more advanced Nvidia chip.
Trump said Nvidia had a “super-duper advanced” new chip, the Blackwell, with which he would not make a deal, but it was possible he would make a deal with a “somewhat enhanced – in a negative way – Blackwell”, suggesting it could be downgraded by 30-50%.
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“I think he’s coming to see me again about that, but that will be an un-enhanced version of the big one,” he added, in reference to Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, who has repeatedly met Trump about China export restrictions.
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Story by Helen Davidson and agencies
Donald Trump has flagged allowing Nvidia to sell chips in China that are more advanced than currently allowed, in another “deal” that would loosen export restrictions despite deep-seated fears in Washington that Beijing could harness US tech to harm national security.
At a briefing on Monday, Trump was questioned over recent revelations that he had struck an unprecedented deal with Nvidia and AMD to grant them export licenses to sell previously banned chips to China, in return for the companies giving the US government 15% of the sales revenue. The US president defended the deal, which ******* ysts have likened to a “shakedown” payment, or unconstitutional export taxes, before adding that he was expecting further negotiations over another, more advanced Nvidia chip.
Trump said Nvidia had a “super-duper advanced” new chip, the Blackwell, with which he would not make a deal, but it was possible he would make a deal with a “somewhat enhanced – in a negative way – Blackwell”, suggesting it could be downgraded by 30-50%.
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“I think he’s coming to see me again about that, but that will be an un-enhanced version of the big one,” he added, in reference to Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, who has repeatedly met Trump about China export restrictions.
1 month ago
Australia's AUKUS boost as politicians on both sides send message to Trump
Story by Patrick Brischetto
Politicians from both major parties in the United States are urging the Trump administration to maintain the three-way AUKUS security partnership designed to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
It is a promising sign for Australia, which has made moves to shore up the alliance in recent weeks.
Late last month, Australia and the United Kingdom signed a 50-year treaty to help strengthen the alliance.
Two weeks ago, the Department of Defence announced it would review AUKUS, the 4-year-old pact signed by Joe Biden with Australia and the U.K.
The announcement means the Republican administration is looking closely at a partnership that many believe is critical to the US strategy to push back China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The review is expected to be completed in the fall.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared at a congressional hearing in Washington DC last month, where he warned of the threat China poses in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia has now received support from important figures on both sides of American politics.
“AUKUS is essential to strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and advancing the undersea capabilities that will be central to ensuring peace and stability," Republican Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois wrote in a July 22 letter to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Moolenaar chairs the House of Representatives panel on China and Krishnamoorthi is its top Democrat.
The review comes as the Trump administration works to rebalance its global security concerns while struggling with a hollowed-out industrial base that has hamstrung US capabilities to build enough warships.
The review is being led by Elbridge Colby, a Pentagon official, who has expressed scepticism about the partnership.
“If we can produce the attack submarines in sufficient number and sufficient speed, then great. But if we can’t, that becomes a very difficult problem," Colby said during his confirmation hearing in March.
“This is getting back to restoring our defence industrial capacity so that we don’t have to face these awful choices but rather can be in a position where we can produce not only for ourselves, but for our allies."
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Story by Patrick Brischetto
Politicians from both major parties in the United States are urging the Trump administration to maintain the three-way AUKUS security partnership designed to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
It is a promising sign for Australia, which has made moves to shore up the alliance in recent weeks.
Late last month, Australia and the United Kingdom signed a 50-year treaty to help strengthen the alliance.
Two weeks ago, the Department of Defence announced it would review AUKUS, the 4-year-old pact signed by Joe Biden with Australia and the U.K.
The announcement means the Republican administration is looking closely at a partnership that many believe is critical to the US strategy to push back China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The review is expected to be completed in the fall.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared at a congressional hearing in Washington DC last month, where he warned of the threat China poses in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia has now received support from important figures on both sides of American politics.
“AUKUS is essential to strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and advancing the undersea capabilities that will be central to ensuring peace and stability," Republican Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois wrote in a July 22 letter to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Moolenaar chairs the House of Representatives panel on China and Krishnamoorthi is its top Democrat.
The review comes as the Trump administration works to rebalance its global security concerns while struggling with a hollowed-out industrial base that has hamstrung US capabilities to build enough warships.
The review is being led by Elbridge Colby, a Pentagon official, who has expressed scepticism about the partnership.
“If we can produce the attack submarines in sufficient number and sufficient speed, then great. But if we can’t, that becomes a very difficult problem," Colby said during his confirmation hearing in March.
“This is getting back to restoring our defence industrial capacity so that we don’t have to face these awful choices but rather can be in a position where we can produce not only for ourselves, but for our allies."
1 month ago
Australia will no longer be a ‘dependable ally’ for the US following Palestine recognition
Sky News Australia
Shadow **** istant Minister for Treasury Dave Sharma says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine is to the “detriment of our national interest”.
“The US has always followed and quite closely coordinated with us on our position on Middle East and Israel resolutions,” Mr Sharma told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“It’s clear that we are no longer going to be there for them as a dependable ally, at least when it comes to these issues in the Middle East, and I think that’s to the detriment of our national interest.
“I don’t actually see anything that is being advanced for our national interest by this decision.”
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Shadow **** istant Minister for Treasury Dave Sharma says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine is to the “detriment of our national interest”.
“The US has always followed and quite closely coordinated with us on our position on Middle East and Israel resolutions,” Mr Sharma told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“It’s clear that we are no longer going to be there for them as a dependable ally, at least when it comes to these issues in the Middle East, and I think that’s to the detriment of our national interest.
“I don’t actually see anything that is being advanced for our national interest by this decision.”
1 month ago
‘I’m going to Russia on Friday’: Trump appears to forget Alaska is in US as he frets over facing Putin amid DC crime
The Independent
President Donald Trump appeared to mix up Russia with Alaska ahead of his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a White House press conference about crime in Washington, DC and his plans to deploy the National Guard and put the city’s police under his control.
Trump delivered the news from the podium in the press briefing room — joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and newly confirmed DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro — where he decried the level of crime in Washington, DC.
“This is a tragic emergency, and it’s embarrassing for me to be up here,” Trump told reporters. “You know, I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday. I don’t like being up here, talking about how unsafe and how dirty and disgusting this once-beautiful capital [is].”
Trump is not going to Russia, but rather to Alaska to meet with Putin. He is set to meet with the Russian president to discuss bringing an end to the war in Ukraine that Russia initiated when it invaded the sovereign nation in February 2022.
“The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump posted last week on Truth Social.
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The Independent
President Donald Trump appeared to mix up Russia with Alaska ahead of his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a White House press conference about crime in Washington, DC and his plans to deploy the National Guard and put the city’s police under his control.
Trump delivered the news from the podium in the press briefing room — joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and newly confirmed DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro — where he decried the level of crime in Washington, DC.
“This is a tragic emergency, and it’s embarrassing for me to be up here,” Trump told reporters. “You know, I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday. I don’t like being up here, talking about how unsafe and how dirty and disgusting this once-beautiful capital [is].”
Trump is not going to Russia, but rather to Alaska to meet with Putin. He is set to meet with the Russian president to discuss bringing an end to the war in Ukraine that Russia initiated when it invaded the sovereign nation in February 2022.
“The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump posted last week on Truth Social.
1 month ago
The safest countries to be in during a nuclear apocalypse
A looming threat
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More than three years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, experts still warn of the potential threat of the use of nuclear weapons, with Moscow having said in April that they “reserve the right” to use them in the event of an aggression from the West.
Devastating consequences
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Any nuclear conflict would have a huge range of devastating consequences, from initial deaths in the direct blasts to the lingering effects of radiation, environmental pollution and famine.
Survivors even in the most severe scenario
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Nevertheless, there would likely be pockets of survivors around the planet, even in the most severe scenario, scientists say.
The best chance of survival
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And of course, those in the most resilient nations would stand the best chance of avoiding a pre-industrial collapse. ¿Can you guess which is the safest country to be in in case of nuclear warfare?
Australia: the safest country
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Researchers have found that Australia, followed by its neighbour New Zealand, would be the best placed country to survive a nuclear winter and help reboot a collapsed human civilisation.
Iceland, Salomon and Vanuatu Islands
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It was revealed in a study published in the journal Risk ******* ysis, that also points to Iceland, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu as safe places to survive a nuclear apocalypse.
Safe for an ‘abrupt sunlight-reducing catastrophe’
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The aforementioned island countries are capable of producing enough food for their populations after an “abrupt sunlight‐reducing catastrophe” such as a nuclear war, super volcano or asteroid strike, according to the study.
The study compared 38 island countries
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The authors compared 38 island countries on 13 factors they said could predict success as a post-apocalyptic survival state.
Factors: food production, energy self-sufficiency…
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The factors include food production, energy self-sufficiency, manufacturing and the disaster’s effect on climate, among others.
Australia and New Zealand: big agricultural producers
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Australia and New Zealand, both robust agricultural producers and tucked away from the likely sites of northern hemisphere nuclear fallout, topped the list, with Australia performing best overall.
Australia could feed tens of millions more
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“Australia’s food supply buffer is gigantic,” the study reads, “with potential to feed many tens of millions of extra people.”
Why Australia is at the top of the list
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Australia’s relatively good infrastructure, vast energy surplus, high health security and defence budget all aided in putting it at the top of the list.
Ties with the UK and US makes it more likely to become a target
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Australia did have one major factor working against it, however: its relatively close military ties with the UK and US made it more likely to become a target in a nuclear war against Russia.
New Zeland’s nuclear-free status is an advantage
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In this area, New Zealand displayed some advantages, the authors said, with its longstanding nuclear-free status.
Cushioned from extreme temperature
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Its resilience in the event of an abrupt drop in global temperature prompted by a period of darkness (everywhere in New Zealand is relatively close to the ocean, cushioning it from extreme temperature) would also help.
The Philippines, Mauritius, Indonesia
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Other island countries, such as The Philippines, Mauritius and Indonesia would be able to produce enough food in such a crisis, according to the study.
Social instability puts resilience in doubt
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However, their history of corruption and social instability put their resilience in doubt, according to the authors of the study.
63% of the world’s population would die of famine
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More than 5 billion people, roughly 63% of the world's current population, would die of famine in the aftermath of a full-scale nuclear war, according to a 2022 study.
97% reduction of food production
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In fact, there would be a 97% reduction of food production in China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The importance of food self-suffiency
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That’s why food self-sufficiency is one of the most important factors, according to the authors of the study, who explain that food trade could be greatly affected by a widespread technological collapse.
Widespread technological collapse
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A looming threat
©Provided by The Daily Digest
More than three years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, experts still warn of the potential threat of the use of nuclear weapons, with Moscow having said in April that they “reserve the right” to use them in the event of an aggression from the West.
Devastating consequences
©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)
Any nuclear conflict would have a huge range of devastating consequences, from initial deaths in the direct blasts to the lingering effects of radiation, environmental pollution and famine.
Survivors even in the most severe scenario
©Provided by The Daily Digest
Nevertheless, there would likely be pockets of survivors around the planet, even in the most severe scenario, scientists say.
The best chance of survival
©Provided by The Daily Digest
And of course, those in the most resilient nations would stand the best chance of avoiding a pre-industrial collapse. ¿Can you guess which is the safest country to be in in case of nuclear warfare?
Australia: the safest country
©Provided by The Daily Digest
Researchers have found that Australia, followed by its neighbour New Zealand, would be the best placed country to survive a nuclear winter and help reboot a collapsed human civilisation.
Iceland, Salomon and Vanuatu Islands
©Provided by The Daily Digest
It was revealed in a study published in the journal Risk ******* ysis, that also points to Iceland, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu as safe places to survive a nuclear apocalypse.
Safe for an ‘abrupt sunlight-reducing catastrophe’
©Provided by The Daily Digest
The aforementioned island countries are capable of producing enough food for their populations after an “abrupt sunlight‐reducing catastrophe” such as a nuclear war, super volcano or asteroid strike, according to the study.
The study compared 38 island countries
©Provided by The Daily Digest
The authors compared 38 island countries on 13 factors they said could predict success as a post-apocalyptic survival state.
Factors: food production, energy self-sufficiency…
©Provided by The Daily Digest
The factors include food production, energy self-sufficiency, manufacturing and the disaster’s effect on climate, among others.
Australia and New Zealand: big agricultural producers
©Provided by The Daily Digest
Australia and New Zealand, both robust agricultural producers and tucked away from the likely sites of northern hemisphere nuclear fallout, topped the list, with Australia performing best overall.
Australia could feed tens of millions more
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“Australia’s food supply buffer is gigantic,” the study reads, “with potential to feed many tens of millions of extra people.”
Why Australia is at the top of the list
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Australia’s relatively good infrastructure, vast energy surplus, high health security and defence budget all aided in putting it at the top of the list.
Ties with the UK and US makes it more likely to become a target
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Australia did have one major factor working against it, however: its relatively close military ties with the UK and US made it more likely to become a target in a nuclear war against Russia.
New Zeland’s nuclear-free status is an advantage
©Provided by The Daily Digest
In this area, New Zealand displayed some advantages, the authors said, with its longstanding nuclear-free status.
Cushioned from extreme temperature
©Provided by The Daily Digest
Its resilience in the event of an abrupt drop in global temperature prompted by a period of darkness (everywhere in New Zealand is relatively close to the ocean, cushioning it from extreme temperature) would also help.
The Philippines, Mauritius, Indonesia
©Provided by The Daily Digest
Other island countries, such as The Philippines, Mauritius and Indonesia would be able to produce enough food in such a crisis, according to the study.
Social instability puts resilience in doubt
©Provided by The Daily Digest
However, their history of corruption and social instability put their resilience in doubt, according to the authors of the study.
63% of the world’s population would die of famine
©Provided by The Daily Digest
More than 5 billion people, roughly 63% of the world's current population, would die of famine in the aftermath of a full-scale nuclear war, according to a 2022 study.
97% reduction of food production
©Provided by The Daily Digest
In fact, there would be a 97% reduction of food production in China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The importance of food self-suffiency
©Provided by The Daily Digest
That’s why food self-sufficiency is one of the most important factors, according to the authors of the study, who explain that food trade could be greatly affected by a widespread technological collapse.
Widespread technological collapse
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Your membership in the 3W-S service is for your sole, personal use. You may not authorize others to use your membership, and you may not ***** ign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity.
Online/Mobile Conduct
As a Member, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for the content or information you publish or display (hereinafter, "post") on the Our site 3W-S.com service, or transmit to other 3W-S.com's Members.
There is no tolerance for objectionable content. You will NOT post on the Our site 3W-S.com's service, or transmit to other Our site 3W-S.com's members or employees, any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, ***** ually oriented, threatening, harassing, racially offensive, or illegal material, or any material that infringes or violates another party's rights (including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, and rights of privacy and publicity).
You will use the Our site 3W-S.com service in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations. You will not include in your profile any telephone numbers, street addresses, last names, URL's, E-mail addresses, offensive anatomical or ***** ual references, or offensive ***** ually suggestive or connotative language, and you will not post any photos containing nudity or personal information. 3W-S reserves the right, but has no obligation, to reject any profile or photo that does not comply with these prohibitions.
You will not engage in advertising to, or solicitation of, other members to buy or sell any products or services through the Service. You will not transmit any chain letters or junk E-mail to other Our site 3W-S.com members.
You will not post, distribute or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other Our site 3W-S.com members. 3W-S reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor disputes between you and other members. Any infraction may lead to legal remedy on behalf of 3W-S.
Indemnity by Member
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 3W-S, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) relating to or arising out of your use of the Our site 3W-S.com Service, including, but not limited to, any breach by you of the terms of this Agreement.
Online Content
Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the Our site 3W-S.com service are those of their respective authors and not of 3W-S and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. 3W-S does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Service and neither adopts nor endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made. Under no circumstances will 3W-S be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from anyone's reliance on information or other content posted on the Our site 3W-S.com Service, or transmitted to Our site 3W-S.com members.
WARNING - PLEASE READ: It is possible that other Our site 3W-S.com members or users (including unauthorized users, or "hackers") may post or transmit offensive or obscene materials on the 3W-S.com Service and that you may be involuntarily exposed to such offensive or obscene materials. It also is possible for others to
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This is a legal agreement ("Agreement") between you and 3W-S. Please read the Agreement carefully before registering for the 3W-S service. By registering for 3W-S.com, you become a member of the Service (a "Member"), and you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement (the "Terms") for as long as you continue to be a Member. If you do not agree to the Terms, you are not permitted to use the 3W-S.com service.
The Terms are subject to change by 3W-S at any time, without notice, effective upon posting of a link to same on our website (www.3W-S.com). Minors (under 18 years old) may not become members. When you register, and from time to time thereafter, 3W-S will require that you provide sufficient information to indicate that you are at least 18 years old. By becoming a Member, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
Either you or Our site ( 3W-S.com ) may terminate your membership at anytime, for any reason, effective upon sending written notice to the other party. 3W-S reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the 3W-S.com service, without notice, upon any breach of this Agreement by you which is brought to 3W-S's attention.
Your membership in the 3W-S service is for your sole, personal use. You may not authorize others to use your membership, and you may not ***** ign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity.
Online/Mobile Conduct
As a Member, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for the content or information you publish or display (hereinafter, "post") on the Our site 3W-S.com service, or transmit to other 3W-S.com's Members.
There is no tolerance for objectionable content. You will NOT post on the Our site 3W-S.com's service, or transmit to other Our site 3W-S.com's members or employees, any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, ***** ually oriented, threatening, harassing, racially offensive, or illegal material, or any material that infringes or violates another party's rights (including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, and rights of privacy and publicity).
You will use the Our site 3W-S.com service in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations. You will not include in your profile any telephone numbers, street addresses, last names, URL's, E-mail addresses, offensive anatomical or ***** ual references, or offensive ***** ually suggestive or connotative language, and you will not post any photos containing nudity or personal information. 3W-S reserves the right, but has no obligation, to reject any profile or photo that does not comply with these prohibitions.
You will not engage in advertising to, or solicitation of, other members to buy or sell any products or services through the Service. You will not transmit any chain letters or junk E-mail to other Our site 3W-S.com members.
You will not post, distribute or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other Our site 3W-S.com members. 3W-S reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor disputes between you and other members. Any infraction may lead to legal remedy on behalf of 3W-S.
Indemnity by Member
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 3W-S, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) relating to or arising out of your use of the Our site 3W-S.com Service, including, but not limited to, any breach by you of the terms of this Agreement.
Online Content
Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the Our site 3W-S.com service are those of their respective authors and not of 3W-S and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. 3W-S does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Service and neither adopts nor endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made. Under no circumstances will 3W-S be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from anyone's reliance on information or other content posted on the Our site 3W-S.com Service, or transmitted to Our site 3W-S.com members.
WARNING - PLEASE READ: It is possible that other Our site 3W-S.com members or users (including unauthorized users, or "hackers") may post or transmit offensive or obscene materials on the 3W-S.com Service and that you may be involuntarily exposed to such offensive or obscene materials. It also is possible for others to
