Sydney – AFP
Australian cities, battered by devastating floods last week, are bracing for worse weather on Sunday.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology called for vigilance due to severe thunderstorms and flooding expected in the state of Queensland (northeast); Where 11 people died last week due to bad weather.
Meteorologists predicted a sudden rise in the water level in Brisbane, which has a population of 2.6 million.
It is also forecasting torrential rain, hail, gales and strong winds in New South Wales to the south, including Lismore, which experienced record flooding last week that forced aid workers to evacuate residents stranded on their roofs.
The death toll from floods in that state rose to five following the body of a man was found Saturday.
Residents of some areas devastated by bad weather have taken to social media to denounce the shortage of manpower to help repair the damage.
In Lismore, Tom Wolfe, who runs a local charity, said he spent Saturday collecting donations of insulin that were then delivered by helicopter to diabetics who live in nearby Woodburn.
On Sunday, Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton defended the ministry’s performance, stressing that he was fully satisfied with its response to the situation.
In recent years, Australia has faced severe damage from climate change, from droughts to bushfires and floods more and more frequently and with greater intensity.
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Serbian Novak Djokovic, who lost his top spot in the world rankings at the weekend, revealed that he has separated from his Slovak coach, Marian Vaida, following a 15-year relationship, following the ATP Finals in Turin at the end of last year.
“After 15 years of pioneering work together, we can confirm that Marian Vaida and Novak Djokovic have ended their professional partnership,” said a statement on the official website of the world number two on Tuesday.
He continued, “The two agreed to end their partnership last year, following the final tournament in Turin. Marian played a key role within Novak’s team, supporting it to achieve 20 titles in the Grand Slam and occupying the top spot for 361 weeks, in a first of its kind.”
Djokovic, 34, began working with the Slovakian in 2006 when he was still a teenager, knowing that they separated for a year in 2017.
“Marianne has been by my side during the most important and beautiful times of my career, we have achieved amazing things together and I am grateful for his friendship and commitment over 15 years,” said the 20-times major on the site.
Vaida stopped working with Noli following the final tournament, in which the Serbian was eliminated from the semi-finals.
He was not in Djokovic’s team in Australia earlier this year before the player was deported and prevented from defending his title in his first Grand Slam, due to a visa dispute for not receiving the anti-Coronavirus vaccine.
“During my time with Novak, I was fortunate to see him transform into the player he is today, and I will look back on these times together with pride,” said Vaidya, 56.
Australia and Japan impose sanctions on Russia and separatists loyal to it in Ukraine
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Sydney – AFP
Australia announced Wednesday that it has imposed sanctions on eight security advisers to Russian President Vladimir Putin following Russia’s “unjustified and unacceptable” invasion of Ukraine.
These measures come in the wake of decisions by the United States, Britain and the European Union to punish Russian entities in the wake of Putin’s decision to send soldiers to eastern Ukraine.
Members of Russia’s National Security Council will face a raft of sanctions, including a travel ban, and Australia will take action once morest Russian banks linked to the military.
“They are behaving like gangsters and bullies,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, predicting a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine “likely in the next 24 hours.”
Australia is a member of the Five Eyes Alliance for intelligence exchange, which includes the United States, Britain, Canada and New Zealand.
“Australians will always stand up to bullies, and we will stand up to Russia,” Morrison added.
Morrison also announced that it would speed up processing of 430 visa applications to Australia by Ukrainians.
In the same context, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also announced that his country intends to impose sanctions on Russia and individuals associated with the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine controlled by pro-Moscow.
Tokyo’s sanctions include a ban on issuing visas to individuals associated with the so-called “republics”, in addition to freezing their assets and preventing trade with the two regions.
“We continue to monitor the situation with great concern,” Kishida told reporters.
He added that Japan “strongly condemns” Russia’s actions “which violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and violate international law,” adding that further sanctions might be imposed “if the situation worsens.”
Novak Djokovic wins first match after being expelled from Australia
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – World number one Novak Djokovic won, on Monday, his first match following being deported from Australia in January for refusing to take a vaccine for the Corona virus, which made him lose participation in the first championship of the new year. Australian Open.
Grand Slam champion Djokovic beat Lorenzo Musseti 6-3, 6-3 in a first-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Before the match, the crowd cheered loudly for Djokovic as he appeared on the field and the cheering of the fans continued throughout the match.
“There was a lot of emotion following coming back from Australia, so I just needed a little time to think and just rest my mind, and following that, I was looking forward to playing tennis and competing,” Djokovic said, in a pre-season press conference.
And earlier this month, Djokovic said, in an interview with the British “BBC” channel, that he was ready not to participate in the French Open or Wimbledon because of his position on the vaccine.
Before his victory over Musseti, Djokovic was asked regarding the upcoming tournaments, and said, “I just have to follow the rules. Whatever tournament I can play, I will try to reach the country and play the tournament.”
He added: “At the moment, it is clear that the situation is different for me. I cannot choose now, it is really regarding where I can go and play.” .”