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Why Are US Tariffs Targeting Australia's Remote Heard And McDonald Islands?

The U.S. tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands -- part of Australian external territory -- are home to valuable Patagonian toothfish fisheries. The 10% tariff could impact the price and availability of this premium fish, especially in high-end U.S. restaurants.

Hackers Steal AU$500,000 In Superannuation Cyberattack, Albanese Promises Strong Response
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia did not name the impacted funds but confirmed they were reaching out to affected members to inform them if their data had been compromised.
Israel Expands Ground Offensive In Gaza City
Israel announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday, with rescuers saying military operations had killed at least 30 people across the Palestinian territory since dawn.
'Historic Moment': South Koreans React To Yoon's Dismissal
When South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol, thousands of protesters gathered outside to watch a live broadcast erupted into wild cheers, with some bursting into tears.

Stocks Extend Global Rout After Trump's Shock Tariff Blitz

Equities widened losses in Asia and Europe on Friday, extending a global rout inflicted by Donald Trump's tariff blitz that has inflamed a trade war and ramped up recession and inflation fears.

WAR IN UKRAINE

US President Donald Trump (L) has made positive remarks about Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but tensions are growing

Trump Calls Out Both Putin And Zelensky Over Ceasefire Talks

US President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at the leaders of both warring parties in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressing frustration as efforts to kick-start ceasefire talks remain deadlocked.

Economy in Focus

Wall St Leads Rout As World Reels From Trump Tariffs
Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's trade war, while the White House insisted the US economy would emerge victorious.
TikTok Must Find Non-Chinese Owner By Saturday To Avert US Ban
Trump Tariffs Spark Fears For Asian Jobs, Exporting Sectors

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Albanese Slams US Decision To Impose 10% Tariff On Australian Goods, Rejects Retaliatory Measures
Australia has pledged financial support for affected exporters. A fund offering AU$1 billion in zero-interest loans will be made available, and the government will direct departments to prioritize purchasing Australian-made goods.

Authors Hold London Protest Against Meta For 'Stealing' Work To Train AI

Around 100 authors on Thursday protested outside the London headquarters of Meta, accusing the US tech giant of "stealing" content to train its Artificial Intelligence models.