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Australia Joins Hormuz Summit Without US
Geopolitics

Australia Joins Hormuz Summit Without US

Penny Wong represents Australia at a UK-led virtual summit. The diplomatic track negotiates the reopening of a strait carrying 20 per cent of global oil.
Editor 6 min read 2 days ago
Trump Declares Iran War 'Nearing Completion' in Oval Office Address
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Trump Declares Iran War 'Nearing Completion' in Oval Office Address

US President claims Iranian military is 'in ruins' during Operation Epic Fury update as global fuel prices surge and Australian cabinet convenes.
Editor 8 min read 2 days ago
European Consumer Confidence Plunges to Three-Year Low
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European Consumer Confidence Plunges to Three-Year Low

Economic sentiment fell sharply in March, with households bracing for prolonged energy shock and stagnant growth.
Editor 7 min read 4 days ago
Pentagon Readies Marines for Weeks of Iran Ground Operations
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Pentagon Readies Marines for Weeks of Iran Ground Operations

More than 3,500 troops from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the Middle East on March 27 as Washington plans raids on oil infrastructure and coastal sites
Editor 8 min read 4 days ago
Your Power Bank Just Got You Stopped at Security. Here's What Changed.
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Your Power Bank Just Got You Stopped at Security. Here's What Changed.

New UN aviation rules limit passengers to two power banks per flight. Australian carriers already enforcing. What you need to know before your next trip.
Editor 7 min read 4 days ago
8 Million March in 'No Kings' Protests Across All 50 States
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8 Million March in 'No Kings' Protests Across All 50 States

Third wave of nationwide rallies becomes largest single-day demonstration in US history as Iran war, gas prices fuel anger at Trump administration
Editor 9 min read 4 days ago
The 10 Best Conveyancers in Sydney NSW 2026
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The 10 Best Conveyancers in Sydney NSW 2026

Sydney's top-rated conveyancers ranked by Google reviews, fixed fees, and specialist expertise across every part of the city.
Editor 7 min read 4 days ago
Trump's War Has Two Problems Money Can't Fix: No Oil, Fewer Missiles
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Trump's War Has Two Problems Money Can't Fix: No Oil, Fewer Missiles

Four weeks into the Iran conflict, the White House faces twin strategic crises that don't care about its messaging.
Editor 7 min read 4 days ago
Meta and Google Lose $381M in Child Safety Verdicts
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Meta and Google Lose $381M in Child Safety Verdicts

Two juries in three days find social platforms liable for harm to minors
Editor 7 min read 4 days ago
Bank of America Pays $72.5M to Settle Epstein Claims
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Bank of America Pays $72.5M to Settle Epstein Claims

Second-largest US bank settles class action over alleged facilitation of sex trafficking, adding to $367.5M paid by Wall Street since 2023
Editor 8 min read 5 days ago
ASX 200 Set to Drop 65 Points Monday as Wall Street Tumbles, Oil Hits $112
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ASX 200 Set to Drop 65 Points Monday as Wall Street Tumbles, Oil Hits $112

Energy and gold stocks may provide shelter as Middle East tensions escalate
Editor 4 min read 5 days ago
Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy
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Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy

Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.
Editor 4 min read 5 days ago
Fifty Thousand March Against Far Right in London
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Fifty Thousand March Against Far Right in London

The Together Alliance mobilised more than 100 charities and unions in a counter-demonstration that organisers claim is the biggest anti-racist march in UK history.
Editor 7 min read 5 days ago
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida
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Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida

The golfer refused urinalysis after breathalyzer showed no alcohol. He had surgery on torn Achilles and lumbar disc in 2025.
Editor 5 min read 5 days ago
The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy
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The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy

Barnaby Joyce’s ‘cattle’ comments aren’t a gaffe. They are a calculated response to a structural breach in the Liberal Party’s right flank.
Editor 6 min read 5 days ago
Apple iOS 26.4 Software Update Expected to Launch This Week Across All Devices
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Apple iOS 26.4 Software Update Expected to Launch This Week Across All Devices

Based on previous year trends, update anticipated between March 23-25 with improvements across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Vision Pro.
Editor 4 min read 5 days ago
Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Join Iran War
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Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Join Iran War

The Yemen rebels claimed a barrage of missiles at Israeli military sites. If they resume attacks on commercial shipping, oil prices will spike further and global trade through Suez could be disrupted.
Editor 5 min read 5 days ago
Irredeemable: How the Victorian Liberals Sabotaged Themselves (Again)
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Irredeemable: How the Victorian Liberals Sabotaged Themselves (Again)

The party dumps its defamation winner for a man with food safety convictions who donated to their former leader's legal fund.
Editor 6 min read 5 days ago
Hastie calls Trump's Iran conflict a 'huge miscalculation'
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Hastie calls Trump's Iran conflict a 'huge miscalculation'

The Coalition frontbencher and former SAS captain said Australians will question the judgement of the US president amid the ongoing conflict.
Editor 5 min read 6 days ago
Streaming Economics in 2026: Why Ad-Supported Video Won
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Streaming Economics in 2026: Why Ad-Supported Video Won

The math of pure subscription streaming eventually broke. Platforms survived by rebuilding the cable television business model over IP networks.
Editor 5 min read 6 days ago
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
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The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026

As energy storage becomes infrastructure, the race to secure battery supply chains is reshaping alliances and redefining national security.
Editor 6 min read 6 days ago
How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains
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How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains

From Malaysia to Japan, a new rare earth order is taking shape — one built on resilience, not just efficiency
Editor 9 min read 6 days ago
Bitcoin Drops to $66K as $14 Billion Options Expire, 122,000 Traders Liquidated
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Bitcoin Drops to $66K as $14 Billion Options Expire, 122,000 Traders Liquidated

The largest quarterly options expiry of 2026 wiped out $451 million in positions. Iran's second chokepoint threat sent oil above $103 and triggered a flight from risk assets.
Editor 5 min read 6 days ago
iOS 26.4: 37 Security Fixes and AI Playlists
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iOS 26.4: 37 Security Fixes and AI Playlists

Playlist Playground lets you create playlists by describing what you want. There's also new emoji, offline Shazam, and a critical security patch.
Editor 4 min read 7 days ago
Dow Drops 800 Points, Enters Correction
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Dow Drops 800 Points, Enters Correction

The index fell nearly 800 points Friday as oil prices climbed on Iran war fears. The S&P 500 is now down 12% from its February peak.
Editor 4 min read 7 days ago

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