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Vance Asks Americans for Patience as Trump Admin Manages Inflation, Economy
The vice president pointed to a recent positive jobs report as evidence that policies are having their intended effects.
Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
IMF Calls for Mining Tax Revival, Flags Rising NDIS and Budget Pressures
The fund said deeper structural reform is now unavoidable if living standards are to be maintained.
Australia Concedes COP31 Hosting to Turkey After Last-Minute Standoff
High-stakes talks end with Turkey hosting and Australia leading negotiations.
Australia’s eSafety ‘Considering’ Request to Testify at US Committee About Censorship
‘Global content takedown orders are concerning because they harm the free speech rights of those outside of Australia’s jurisdiction,’ the letter stated
Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?
The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.
South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney Honored at Funeral
Cheney was eulogized by Bush, his daughter Liz Cheney, his grandchildren, his former top aide Pete Williams, and his cardiologist.
Members of Congress Skeptical That Stock Trading Ban Will Pass
The members who are advocates of the bill said internal resistance to the measure within the Senate and House was high.
Walmart to Shift Listing to Nasdaq as Retailer Reports 3rd Quarter Growth
Walmart’s steady growth results come after other major retailer Target reported a drop in third-quarter sales amid slowing consumer traffic.
Russian Duma Urges Moscow to Take Action If EU Seizes Assets
Lawmakers in Moscow unanimously passed a resolution labeling Brussels’s plan to fund a loan to Ukraine with frozen Russian assets ‘outright theft’.
EU Moves Toward ‘Military Schengen,’ Speeding Up Possible Mobilization of Forces Across Europe
Among the EC’s plans are proposals to remove regulatory barriers across the bloc to make it easier to move militaries across national borders.
Poland Seeks to Charge 2 Rail Explosion Suspects With Acts of Terrorist Sabotage
Prosecutors said that investigators had managed to collate a range of evidence that indicates a ‘high probability’ the suspects committed the acts of sabotage.
US Must Press Allies on Chipmaking Export Loopholes to China: Experts
Experts and lawmakers said chipmaking equipment is critical leverage that the U.S. has over China.
▶US Greenlights 2 Arms Sales to Taiwan Within a Week
The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week.
Many Chronic Diseases Start From Metabolic Dysfunction—Here’s What to Do
With early detection and prevention more accessible than ever, we can act before disease takes hold.
3 Herbal Formulas to Treat Peptic Ulcer
Traditional Chinese medicine has powerful natural remedies for restoring digestive health.
You’re Surrounded by Microplastics, These Habits Can Help Reduce Exposure
Microplastics enter our homes and bodies in surprising ways, but small changes in how we cook, clean, and store our belongings can help lower our exposure.
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