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Russia Developing a Fully Fledged Partnership With Taliban Leadership
Russia outlawed the Taliban, designating it as a terrorist organization in 2003, but the ban was lifted in April 2025.
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Bessent Says US, China to Launch AI Safety Talks After Trump–Xi Meeting in Beijing
The Treasury secretary said Washington aims to shape global AI standards with U.S. values while maintaining its lead over China.
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Coles Misled Shoppers With ‘Down Down’ Discounts, Federal Court Finds
The Federal Court says Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discounts, and could have used other discount methods.
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Nearly 2,500 Pounds of Cocaine, 105 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Joint Operation by US Forces
The narcotics were being shipped via sea, where 80 percent of interdictions of U.S- bound drugs typically occur.
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8 Takeaways From the Opposition Leader’s Official Budget Reply
The Liberal leader has pledged an overhaul of tax system and the ‘biggest’ cut to immigration in Australian history.
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UAE Denies Netanyahu Made Secret Wartime Visit During Iran War
Iran reacted to claims of Gulf cooperation with Israel, warning that countries working against Tehran would be ‘held to account.’
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Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
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Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The U.S. State Department said it was restating Washington’s ‘generous offer to provide additional direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.’
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Vance Says US Making Progress in Iran Talks, as Trump Holds Firm on Nuclear Issue
Vance warned that an Iranian nuclear weapon could trigger a wider arms race in the Middle East.
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Rubio Urges China to Take ‘More Active Role’ in Pressuring Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
The Secretary of State said that it is in Beijing’s interests to rectify the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting the global energy supply.
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Tax on Leaving Australia to Rise to $80
A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.
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Taylor Vows to Block Labor’s Negative Gearing and CGT Changes
We’re going to fight, even if it gets through the parliament. We’re going to make life hell for this government,' said Angus Taylor.
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Key Things to Know About Labor’s Overhaul to Negative Gearing, CGT
The treasurer says the overhaul is aimed at providing future tax relief for workers earning a salary compared to investors.
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One Nation Criticises Labor Budget for ‘Marxist, Socialist, Communist’ Direction
‘A budget basically that says … we’re going to strip wealth, we want to disperse wealth right across [society],’ said Pauline Hanson.
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Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell Switches to Labor Party
Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator says joining Labor gives her ‘a seat at the table’ to deliver more for Tasmania.
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Tax Changes Create $77 Billion War Chest for Future Pre-Election Tax Cuts
With a federal election scheduled for 2028, it opens the door for more tax cuts in coming years.
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Australian Opposition Proposes Restricting Welfare Access for Non-Citizens
Australia’s welfare bill is forecast to reach nearly $309 billion in 2026-27, accounting for 37.1 percent of the budget.
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How Microplastics Can End up in Tomato Crops—Researcher Gives ‘Best’ Solution
New research from Griffith University in Australia suggests organic fertiliser may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought.
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