1+ week, 3+ min 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, 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   (234+ words) Dolly Parton’s death mourned across U.S. entertainment and politics, with heartfelt tributes highlighting her universal appeal Parton was renowned as a beloved figure whose charm resonated across generations and political divides. Actor Patricia Heaton remarked, “What a gift. What a…...

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…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (286+ words) Zelenskiy warns wartime elections would ‘destroy’ Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia KYIV, Aug 23 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed concerns that a wartime election in Ukraine would “destroy” the nation by dividing its citizens amid ongoing conflict with Russia.Zelenskiy…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (262+ words) Trump’s motorcade made an honorary circuit before waving the green flag for the 250-mile race at approximately 1:18 p.m. ET. The race is part of a series of sports events Trump has utilised to underscore his presidency, despite a decline in…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (313+ words) U.S. unlikely to restart major military action in Iran as economic pressure intensifies, says Treasury Secretary Bessent Bessent stated that the U.S. is unlikely to re-engage in large-scale military actions against Iran, as it intensifies economic pressures.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (237+ words) Australia enacts law taxing tech giants for failing to negotiate news deals with local media outlets Revenues collected from this initiative are earmarked for local Australian news organisations that contribute to user engagement on these tech platforms. The levy targets…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (323+ words) U.S. debt surpasses $40 trillion amid warnings of impending fiscal crisis due to rising costs and insufficient revenues The total public debt stands at $40.047 trillion, which includes $32.266 trillion in Treasury securities and $7.782 trillion in intra-governmental debt. Debt has more than doubled since…...