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Superannuation Boom: Australian Super Funds Expand Overseas Holdings

"There's AU$4.2 trillion of members' money under management in superannuation," Mary Delahunty, chief executive of ASFA, said. "That makes Australia one of the top investors in the world." Within the next five to seven years, Australia is expected to surpass the U.K. and Canada, making it the second-largest pool of capital globally.

ASIC Sues AustralianSuper Over Delays In Processing Nearly 7,000 Claims

Sydney Metro Train Door Malfunction Leaves Passengers Stunned, Sparking Safety Concerns
Some riders on the driverless train recorded the open door, while a digital sign above one exit displayed a message stating, "This door is out of service."
Israel Says Expands Gaza Offensive To Seize 'Large Areas'
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of military operations in Hamas-run Gaza, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory.
Trump Faces First Electoral Setback After Wisconsin Supreme Court Vote
Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race to sway the polls.

Trump Set To Unleash 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of an onslaught that could spark a global trade war.

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.

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Eurozone Inflation Eases In March As Tariff Threat Looms
Inflation in the eurozone slowed further in March, official data showed on Tuesday, indicating possible breathing room for policymakers despite the threat of turbulence from US trade tariffs.
Trump Says Confident Of TikTok Deal Before Deadline
Chinese Tech Giant Huawei Says Profits Fell 28% Last Year

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Australia's Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto ATM Operators Over Inadequate Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Crypto ATMs, or kiosks, are machines that allow users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin using cash or cards, often without requiring the same level of identity verification as traditional financial services.

OpenAI Says It Raised $40 Bn At Valuation Of $300 Bn

OpenAI on Monday said it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup.