US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit
The United States, Japan and South Korea announced a new economic-security consultation and reinforced their support for stability across the Taiwan Strait on Monday, sending a coordinated message on two of Beijing’s most sensitive issues just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun unveiled the initiative after meeting on the...
Read full articleMORE NEWS
Top US Senate Democrat Jeanne Shaheen warns Trump not to waver on Taiwan ahead of Xi meet
The top Democrat on the US Senate’s foreign policy panel urged Donald Trump on Monday not to signal any retreat from Taiwan when he hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Speaking at the Concordia Summit in New York, Senator Jeanne Shaheen said she hoped the president “will not say anything that indicates a lack of support for Taiwan” during his talks with the Chinese leader. Shaheen is the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which reviews US arms sales abroad,...
Officers concerned for welfare of missing teenage girl, 16
Officers are appealing for help to find a missing teenager, who was last seen at a railway station.
Prime Minister joins world leaders in AI crackdown
Anthony Albanese has joined more than 20 other world leaders calling for safety guardrails around AI.
Man charged over alleged shooting of boy
A man has been charged after a boy was allegedly shot and seriously injured inside a home in Sydney's north-west.
Hundreds of potential troublemakers dispersed during summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour
Extent of summer crackdown on beach brawls, drinking and widespread disorder revealed by police as more than 350 people told to leave seaside towns.
Victoria hoon driving crackdown
More than 1000 Victorian drivers were arrested for reckless driving in one year, police say.
Bessent says he has 'great confidence' in Warsh after Fed raises rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he has “great confidence” in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh after the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point against the wishes of President Trump. “I have great confidence in Chair Warsh,” Bessent told host Joe Kernen on CNBC's “Squawk Box.” “More importantly, the president has great...
Fighting inflation likely to be ‘painful,’ U.S. Fed official says
The Fed generally fights inflation by raising interest rates to cool borrowing and spending. Historically, such rate hikes have often slowed growth and have even led to recessions.
ASX set to rise as Wall Street surges; Oil prices fall; Road clears for $154b Paramount-Warner Bros merger
US stocks are climbing with markets worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market gave back some of their jumps from last week.
John’s cancer patients were prescribed opioids. This key warning was missing
While treating breast cancer patients, palliative care doctor John Gillett learned that many had been prescribed opioids but were not warned about the risks of driving on strong painkillers.
Climate change could push many Melbourne women out of work. This app aims to keep them in it
As temperatures rise, Melbourne will shift towards a nighttime economy. We trial a new app which makes walking safer and more comfortable.
