5+ day, 23+ 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, 5+ 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, 3+ day ago   (392+ words) China vows strong retaliation against U.S. sanctions targeting its businesses linked to Iran amid escalating tensions China reacted strongly against new U.S. sanctions targeting Chinese entities over Iran ties. Beijing warned it will adopt necessary measures to protect its interests and accused…...

2+ week, 4+ 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   (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, 5+ 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, 1+ 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   (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…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (230+ words) Albanese and Trump discuss AUKUS deal and security collaboration during substantial phone call about U.S.-Australia alliance Albanese highlighted the development of undersea technology as part of the ALUIS pact with the U.S. and U.K. Key elements included the joint development of advanced…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (322+ words) Iran finalises Oman shipping deal, but U.S. must meet conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran announced a near-final agreement with Oman on new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon U.S. actions.The U.S. must meet specific conditions for the…...