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Geopolitics
Australia Signs Hormuz Coalition Statement After Trump's 'Cowards' Outburst
Canberra joins 19 nations pledging to help reopen the strait. Washington says it's not enough.
Geopolitics
31 Warships From 19 Nations Arrive in Sydney Harbour for Historic Fleet Review
The Royal Australian Navy marks 125 years with the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney since 2013. Military aircraft traced contrails over the Harbour Bridge as 6,000 personnel from across the Indo-Pacific assembled.
Geopolitics
The IEA Just Told the World to Work From Home. Australia Hasn't Got the Memo
While Asian nations slash government workweeks and cap fuel prices, Canberra is still tinkering with supply-side measures. The view from the region looks rather different.
Geopolitics
Australia's Last Two Refineries Get Subsidy Lifeline as Crude Hits $109
Government extends fuel security payments to Geelong and Brisbane plants amid Middle East supply shock
Geopolitics
British Airways Returns to Melbourne After 20 Years, Routing via Kuala Lumpur
The carrier's new daily service from January 2027 bypasses the Middle East entirely, connecting Australia's second-largest city to London via Malaysia.
AI
Anthropic Plants Flag in Sydney as Australia Emerges as Surprise AI Adoption Leader
The Claude maker becomes the first major US AI lab to establish a dedicated ANZ presence, citing Australia's fourth-place global ranking in AI usage.
Geopolitics
Australia refuses Trump's Hormuz warship request
Transport Minister Catherine King confirmed Australia will not send a vessel to escort tankers through the contested strait.
Geopolitics
The Reluctant Coalition: Why Allies Won't Give Trump His Warships
The Strait of Hormuz needs clearing. But Britain, India, Italy, and others are taking their own paths—not joining Trump's team effort.