US Expansion of Iran Sanctions Raises Risks for Chinese Banks and Trade
Beijing is assessing how far Washington may go as Chinese banks and businesses face growing risks from secondary sanctions over Iran trade.
US Military Shoots Down 3 Mexican Cartel Drones With Laser
Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor said the operation was a testament to the 'readiness, vigilance, and technological edge' of Joint Task Force-Southern Border.
US Declares Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes Open After Clearing Iranian Mines
Commercial shipping continues through the strait but remains below normal levels.
Google Agrees to Settle British App Developers’ Lawsuit for $353 Million
The lawsuit alleged that Google had abused its dominant market position and charged excessive commission.
Norway's King Harald Dies at 89 After More Than 3 Decades on Throne
World leaders praised Harald's decades of service and his role as a unifying national figure.
Iran Conflict Hits 6-Month Mark: 7 Things to Know
After 38 days of sustained strikes, the war has shifted into a standoff and a test of economic wills.
Health Manager Faked Qualifications for Over a Decade to Secure Senior Government Jobs
Zoran Ribicic secured roles at Transport for NSW, NSW Health, the Port Authority and Penrith City Council, none of which uncovered the deception.
As Nepal’s Flood Death Toll Rises, Concerns Grow Over China’s Mega Dam Expansion in Tibet
The tragedy has put a spotlight on a huge dam that will displace up to 1.2 million people and pose a risk of catastrophic flooding if it fails.
Troubled Waters: Australian Government’s $15 Million SunRice Fix Ignores the Root Crisis
Growers claim the government is diverting water away from where Australians need it most.
Wong Defends Refugee Intake as PM Pledges Not to Touch 20,000 Quota
Albanese has stepped in to confirm there will be no change to the intake, following reports that his government intended to slash the program to 13,750 places.
Firm Opposes Solar Recycling ‘Levy’ Amid Calls for $10-Per-Panel Charge
The Smart Energy Council has proposed a $10 (US$7.20) per-panel levy to help fund a recycling industry.
Australia Launches World’s 1st Battery-Powered Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier
The 125-metre long ship will be used to ferry limestone between ports in South Australia.
'Make NSW Competitive Again': One Nation Picks Investment Banker to Lead State Election Campaign
Finance expert Mike Newman has strong opinions on the renewables push.
39 Missing, Australia Pledges $5 Million Aid for Nepal-Tibet Floods
Wong said the government was still working to gain specific information on each of the 39 Australians.
3 Million Seniors Face up to $600 Price Hike on Private Health Insurance Under Labor Plan
Private Health Australia estimates 62,000 people could drop their private health cover, and around 200,000 would downgrade.
Police Helicopter Shot at During ‘Movie-Like’ Chase, Two Arrested
Queensland Police have charged two men with a string of firearms, arson and theft offences from Aug. 24 to 27.
Russian Antarctic Missile Alert Spurs Concerns Over Australia’s Shrinking Defence Footprint
Tasmania had 20 defence sites, and former officers warn Labor's sell-off could leave it with just one.
Putin Won’t Attack NATO Territory, Trump Says
The president previously confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Moscow on Aug. 25.
Elections BC Permits Petition Seeking Repeal of UN-Based Indigenous Law
Elections BC’s chief electoral officer has granted in-principle approval to a petition from the B.C. Conservatives that seeks to repeal the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). DRIPA provides a provincial framework for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and requires the provincial government to work […]
New Brunswick to Revisit Fracking Moratorium Amid US Tariffs
The ban on hydraulic fracturing has been in place since 2014.
