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Putin said he saw relations between Beijing and China as a foundation of global 'stability'

Australia's Intelligence Chief Warns Of 'Emerging Axis' Backing Russia's War, Calls It Troubling For West

Speaking at the Raisina Downunder conference in Canberra, Andrew Shearer, Director-General of the Office of National Intelligence, said the nexus, which included China, Iran, and North Korea, warranted thorough evaluation.

Unpaid Superannuation Rise To AU$5.2B As Employers Fail To Contribute: ATO Report
ATO data showed that the net super disparity -- the portion of existing unpaid super gap even after the recovery attempts -- has dropped from 6.7% in 2022-23 to 6.3% in 2023-24. However, the total unpaid super has increased to AU$5.2 billion this year, compared to AU$4.8 billion in the previous year.
Australia's High Court Rules Migrant Tracking And Curfews Unconstitutional
Meanwhile, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has revealed plans to introduce new legislation to allow for adjusted electronic monitoring and curfews. Burke said in a statement that "regulations are now being finalized that will allow for an adjusted process for electronic monitoring devices and curfews to be used."
Australian Government Delays Plans For Local Content Requirements On Streaming Platforms
The government had initially expected to implement the new rules by July 1, 2024; however, industry stakeholders now expect the policy to be introduced possibly by late next year, likely after the next federal election.
Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister Over 'Trust' Breakdown
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday after public differences over the ongoing war in Gaza, replacing him with former top diplomat Israel Katz.

Trump Victory To Bring Unrestrained 'America First' To World

With the return to the White House of Donald Trump, the United States and the world are set for a major new shakeup as the nationalist president turns the page on four years of nurturing allies and confronting foes.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Women lay flowers in tribute to fallen Ukrainian soldiers at a makeshift memorial in Kyiv

'Worry' In Ukraine At Trump Victory At Critical Moment In War

Donald Trump's victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.

Economy in Focus

Low Taxes, High Tariffs: What A Trump Victory Means For The US Economy
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election is likely to usher in a raft of economic changes at home and abroad, touching everything from foreign trade to the independence of the US central bank.
Stock Markets Rise, Dollar Pressured As US Votes
Boeing Union Says Approves Contract, Ending Over 7-week Strike

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Australia Unveils AU$600M Funding To Bolster Recruitment In Defense Forces
The plan includes extending the Continuation Bonus for permanent members of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) and increasing the ADF's Operational Reserves by an additional 1,000 personnel to strengthen and sustain a highly skilled workforce.

PlayStation 5 Pro Goes On Sale, Will Gamers Pay Hefty Price To Play?

The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among gamers, but growing sticker shocks in the tech industry have yet to deter consumers.