1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (159+ words) AFD’s 44% vote in Germany raises EU stability concerns; Professor Harcourt analyzes the far-right’s growing influence. ‘The AFD got 44% of the vote’ in a recent German state election, raising concerns about EU stability. Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS discusses the implications…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (185+ words) Aboriginal engagement is crucial for investors and developers in Australia, where over 15% of land is owned or controlled by First Nations communities.Australia lacks a national treaty, comprising over 250 language groups and 700 clans, each with specific needs. The concept of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (127+ words) “One Nation’s rising support amidst chaos challenges Labor and coalition ahead of reshaping Australia’s political landscape.” ‘The chaos is kind of the point’ amid One Nation’s rising support in Australia. Amy Remeikis from the Australia Institute discusses the party’s growing…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (134+ words) “Rising U.S.-Iran tensions threaten gas prices and global stability, with potential winter fuel cost spikes.” ‘American gas prices are being held hostage’ amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and military actions. Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group discusses the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (374+ words) Icelanders vote against reopening EU accession talks, prioritising fishing control over geopolitical security amid U.S. tensions The major question posed was whether to resume EU accession talks, with a positive vote leading to a second referendum. Concerns about losing control over…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) SpaceX plans $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana to support thousands of launches and create 10,000 jobs Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to develop a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana.The facility, named Starbase, Louisiana, will be established in Vermilion Parish to support thousands…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (975+ words) Henry Maher, University of Sydney In November, California will vote on a proposal to levy a one-off 5% tax on the wealth of all billionaires in the state. Google co-founder and billionaire Sergey Brin has already spent US$100 million on political…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (342+ words) Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian autos starting January 2027, escalating trade tensions after failed negotiations President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel starting January 1, 2027, escalating tensions in U.S.-Canada trade relations.This decision follows the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (129+ words) U.S. faces economic instability risks from $40 trillion debt; historical failures raise concerns as volatility looms. ‘A $40 trillion debt can never be paid back’ concerns the U.S. economy’s future amidst rising debt levels. Zoran Kresovic, Senior Market Analyst from Blueberry Markets…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (152+ words) ASEAN fears China’s South China Sea actions as US Middle East focus raises Asia-Pacific security concerns, says Professor Harcourt. ‘ASEAN nations feel threatened by the actions of China in the South China Sea.’ The shift of US focus to the…...