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West Australian
an hour ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts
Sexual violence is becoming more prevalent in conflicts and experts are calling on Australia to hold state and non-state perpetrators accountable. For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on the topic of conflict-related sexual violence, seeking to draw attention to the issue particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Experts, advocates, researchers and survivors will discuss patterns of violence in conflict and why so many perpetrators go unpunished at the Justice Denied conference. Speakers include Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality Stephanie Copus Campbell, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Lesley Taylor and Papua New Guinea social anthropologist Fiona Hukula. Keynote speaker Jacqui True is director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women and an expert on gender, peace, security and violence against women. There had been an uptick in the use of violence against women in conflicts since 2014, often as a way of oppressing communities, she said. "In many cultures, the stigma attaches to the victim not the perpetrator," Professor True said. "We want to seek accountability to prosecute these crimes and hold state and non-state actors accountable. "This should not be a type of violence used in war and there should be support for redress to ensure the safety and recovery of survivors." The conference, being held over two days in Melbourne, aimed to bridge the gap between research, practice and policy making. Of particular focus would be increasing violence in the Indo-Pacific region, where there are some of the highest rates of conflict as a result of growing economic instability and tribal rivalries. "Papua New Guinea particularly is highlighted as we've seen a diffusion of conflict-related sexual violence there in a way that was never present before," Prof True said. "Australia has a really important role to bring attention and support local actors in these sensitive situations to respond to survivors and to drive changes in communities." 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028
Perth Now
an hour ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts
Sexual violence is becoming more prevalent in conflicts and experts are calling on Australia to hold state and non-state perpetrators accountable. For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on the topic of conflict-related sexual violence, seeking to draw attention to the issue particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Experts, advocates, researchers and survivors will discuss patterns of violence in conflict and why so many perpetrators go unpunished at the Justice Denied conference. Speakers include Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality Stephanie Copus Campbell, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Lesley Taylor and Papua New Guinea social anthropologist Fiona Hukula. Keynote speaker Jacqui True is director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women and an expert on gender, peace, security and violence against women. There had been an uptick in the use of violence against women in conflicts since 2014, often as a way of oppressing communities, she said. "In many cultures, the stigma attaches to the victim not the perpetrator," Professor True said. "We want to seek accountability to prosecute these crimes and hold state and non-state actors accountable. "This should not be a type of violence used in war and there should be support for redress to ensure the safety and recovery of survivors." The conference, being held over two days in Melbourne, aimed to bridge the gap between research, practice and policy making. Of particular focus would be increasing violence in the Indo-Pacific region, where there are some of the highest rates of conflict as a result of growing economic instability and tribal rivalries. "Papua New Guinea particularly is highlighted as we've seen a diffusion of conflict-related sexual violence there in a way that was never present before," Prof True said. "Australia has a really important role to bring attention and support local actors in these sensitive situations to respond to survivors and to drive changes in communities." 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Khloe Kardashian's fear of whales addressed in epic prank staged by her daughter True
Khloe Kardashian's daughter True has indulged her mother's fear of whales. The 40-year-old reality star - who has True, six, as well as two-year-old Tatum with her former partner Tristan Thomspon - has been vocal about her phobia of the large mammal over the years, and took to social media on Thursday (29.05.25), where she revealed that her eldest had decided to prank her by gifting her a whale-shaped keyring. Speaking in a video posted to Instagram, she said: "True is really into charms and she loves accessorizing her backpack, and apparently she loves accessorizing my purse because I just saw that she put this on my purse – this whale key chain. "She knows and she does this. Because we have unicorn keychains, or hearts, or puppies, or anything. She gives me a whale. Oh, I can't wait until she gets out of school, and I get to ask her about the whale. Why?". When True did return from school 'The Kardashians' star questioned her on her actions and decided that she should utlimately just rescind her cetaphobia True said: "I have this unicorn that mommy gave me. Khloe replied: "Is it to replace this wackadoodle?". "Should I just tell you that I love whales? I should tell you that." In 2023, the Good American founder revealed on the season four premiere of her family's Hulu reality show that she had always been scared of the marine mammals and took to social media in the hours after the news went viral to speak out about her phobia of the ocean. She wrote on X - formerly known as Twitter - : "This has been a phobia of mine for years. I don't want anything bad to happen to whales and I know the phobia is totally irrational, but we don't pick our phobias. I low-key have a fear of the ocean, but a whale I can't even look at, it freaks me out so much. Oh my God, is that relatable? I hope so because I feel like such an idiot, admitting that it freaks me the f*** out. They are ginormous, and we discover new species all the time. Over 80% of our oceans are unchartered. That's f***ing bananas! We don't even know what's in there. "They are ginormous, and we discover new species all the time. Over 80% of our oceans are unchartered. That's f***ing bananas! We don't even know what's in there. Can you guys please stop sending me whale tweets. I'm going to log off. It's too much lol I'm really getting uncomfortable."
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Avicii Posthumously Scores A New No. 1 Album
Avicii's Avicii Forever debuts at No. 1 on the U.K. Dance Albums chart and lands on six other ... More tallies, hitting the top 20 on all but one of them as it arrives. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: DJ Avicii performs onstage during Rolling Stone Live SF with Talent Resources on February 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo byfor Rolling Stone) In the years since Avicii passed away in 2018, millions of people around the world have continued to listen to the groundbreaking electronic dance music the DJ left behind. The Swedish musician's work was thrust back into the spotlight several months ago when Netflix released a pair of films about his music and his life. On May 16, his first greatest hits compilation, Avicii Forever, was finally shared, and it's clear his fanbase remains strong, as the set has become a quick top performer in the United Kingdom – a market where he was hugely successful during his lifetime. Avicii Forever debuts on seven different rankings in the U.K. this week. It opens at No. 1 on just one tally, the Official Dance Albums chart. That's the only rosters where the collection launches inside the top 10. Avicii posthumously collects his second No. 1 on the Official Dance Albums chart, which ranks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs in the electronic dance style. His debut full-length, True, opened at No. 1 on the tally when it arrived in September 2013. The project would go on to spend 11 weeks at No. 1, including a return to the top spot shortly after his passing — and again earlier in 2025, following the release of his documentary. Avicii has sent half a dozen titles to the Official Dance Albums ranking. One-third of those projects have entered the tally posthumously. All of them have cracked the top 10, and all but one have spent time inside the top three. Avicii Forever opens inside the top 20 on almost every ranking on which it appears in the U.K. It kicks off its time at No. 14 on the Official Album Downloads chart and No. 17 on the Official Albums Sales, Official Physical Albums, and Official Vinyl Albums lists. The DJ's posthumous lead lands at No. 20 on the Official Albums chart, the main ranking of the most consumed full-lengths in the country. The compilation stands out as the twenty-fourth most-streamed release in the nation.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Thai telecom giant True faces major trust test after nationwide network outage
BANGKOK: On Thursday (May 22) morning, users of the True Corporation Plc's network across Thailand experienced a sudden and widespread service outage, affecting both mobile phone and home internet services in several areas. The outage, which continued into the afternoon, caused major disruptions to work, communications, and online transactions. The hashtag #ทรูล่ม (True down) quickly began trending on social media, reflecting not just a technical failure but a growing crisis of confidence for one of Thailand's largest telecom providers. True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) had previously completed Southeast Asia's largest telecom merger, forming a combined market capitalization of approximately 294 billion baht. At the time, True's top executives promised that the merger would create "endless opportunities" and immediate benefits for customers of both networks. True positioned itself as a network leader, aiming to cover 98% of the Thai population with 5G by 2026, while continuing nationwide network expansion. The merged entity officially registered under the name True Corporation Public Company Limited on March 1, 2023. This week marks the second anniversary of the merger. Sigve Brekke, Group CEO of True Corporation, stated that the company has allocated a 28- to 30-billion-baht budget for network expansion in 2025. "Two years into the merger, we have seen the combined strength of the two organizations drive solid and sustainable growth," he said. True has now laid out three core missions: Building a trusted brand, developing AI innovations for all Thais, and fostering a customer-centric organisational culture. 'True has become a dominant player in Thailand's telecommunications market — both in mobile and broadband. My goal is to make True a trusted and loved brand for everyone,' Brekke added. - The Nation/ANN
