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Fed’s Waller says window open for a July rate cut
“We’ve been on pause for six months to wait and see, and so far, the data has been fine,” the Federal Reserve governor said.
Europe, Iran set for high-level talks to defuse conflict
As the conflict enters its second week, European foreign ministers are set to meet Iranian officials in Switzerland to push to defuse its war with Israel.
Israel bombed Iran’s state TV. Why many Iranians cheered
Most Australians understand little about the reality of living in Iran, under a totalitarian regime that has controlled every aspect of daily life for 46 years.
UK eyes scrapping expat tax rules after millionaire exodus
The City of London is lobbying Britain’s chancellor to drop a tax on the global assets of non-domiciled residents after a spate of departures by executives.
Whatever happens, the Middle East has been remade
US President Donald Trump’s possible intervention in the Israel-Iran war is the last act in a remarkable reshaping of the Middle East.
Billionaire Telegram founder to leave fortune to his 100 children
Controversial chief executive and avid sperm donor Pavel Durov has just written his will that provides $US170 million to each of his offspring.
Opinion & Analysis
Europe may resolve the Iran-Israel war as Trump dithers
The Continent’s leaders are filled with fears about a spiralling regional conflict, and have forged ahead with negotiations set to take place this weekend.
Forget nuclear weapons – could this be the end of Iran’s regime?
For 46 years, Western analysts have got it wrong when it came to predicting the regime’s end. This time, however, it could be different.
Corporate adviser
Why US strikes on Iran would bring risks at every turn
The largest perils for not only the region but the world may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.
How the ultra-rich are changing the political landscape
Two wonderfully detailed books explore the impacts of the widening gap between the super-elites and everyone else.
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From the Financial Times
‘Bikinis and burgers’: How the culture wars are remaking advertising
Brands are diluting or scrapping campaigns with a social purpose as the movement against DEI intensifies.
LA Lakers owner sells majority stake in record sports deal
The Buss family has agreed to sell a chunk to LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter that would value the glamorous basketball franchise at close to $15.4 billion.
Deep-cover agents, hacked phones: Israel’s secret war inside Iran
The covert campaign that preceded the Jewish state’s attack also involved spy satellites and smuggled miniaturised weapons systems to ensure a precise first strike.
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Europe may resolve the Iran-Israel war as Trump dithers
The Continent’s leaders are filled with fears about a spiralling regional conflict, and have forged ahead with negotiations set to take place this weekend.
‘Bikinis and burgers’: How the culture wars are remaking advertising
Brands are diluting or scrapping campaigns with a social purpose as the movement against DEI intensifies.
Forget nuclear weapons – could this be the end of Iran’s regime?
For 46 years, Western analysts have got it wrong when it came to predicting the regime’s end. This time, however, it could be different.
The man Putin couldn’t kill
Investigative journalist Christo Grozev has been in the Russian president’s crosshairs since revealing the plot to poison Alexei Navalny.
This Month
Israeli hospital, Iranian nuclear site hit as Trump mulls US role
Israeli media aired footage of blown-out windows and heavy black smoke. Another missile hit a high-rise building and several other residential buildings in at least two sites near Tel Aviv.
US orders social media vetting for student visa applicants
Foreign nationals applying for student visas will be asked to set their profiles to public. The State Department said failure to do so would raise red flags.
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
New Zealand and Australia have both become increasingly cautious about China’s growing presence in the Pacific and the threat it poses to their national security.
LA Lakers owner sells majority stake in record sports deal
The Buss family has agreed to sell a chunk to LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter that would value the glamorous basketball franchise at close to $15.4 billion.
Trump faces uproar from MAGA base over possible Iran strike
Prominent Republican allies, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon, are in the unusual position of disagreeing with the bombastic president.
Why US strikes on Iran would bring risks at every turn
The largest perils for not only the region but the world may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Deep-cover agents, hacked phones: Israel’s secret war inside Iran
The covert campaign that preceded the Jewish state’s attack also involved spy satellites and smuggled miniaturised weapons systems to ensure a precise first strike.
Fed cuts outlook for US economy but holds rates
The Federal Reserve sees inflation worsening this year and officials are increasingly split about the direction of further rate cuts.
Trump says he ‘may or may not’ strike Iran
The US president is reportedly withholding his final order on any attack, as Iran’s supreme leader made his first public comments on the war with Israel.
Wall St is going crazy for these oversized, sugary cookies
Biscuit business Crumbl is a viral dessert sensation with more than $1.8 billion in sales. Now private equity is looking for a bite.
How the ultra-rich are changing the political landscape
Two wonderfully detailed books explore the impacts of the widening gap between the super-elites and everyone else.
Trump insists he stopped India-Pakistan war despite Modi denial
The US president tried to take credit for a halt in hostilities between India and Pakistan, but Narendra Modi said the United States was not involved.
Iran warns US involvement would risk ‘all-out war’
The official’s comment came as Iran and Israel exchanged fire for a sixth day after Donald Trump met his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict.
Waitlist grows for Trump’s $7.7m golden visa
Nearly 70,000 people have registered for the scheme granting foreigners legal residency in the US if they pay a hefty sum, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
Venice locals plan to ruin Jeff Bezos’ $33m dream wedding
The billionaire’s lavish nuptials, set for this month, have raised the hackles of some residents exasperated by their city becoming a playground for the rich.
Trump’s agents arrest New York mayoral candidate at immigration court
Videos show the Democrat being hauled away by federal agents, as tensions continue to run high over Donald Trump’s anti-immigration raids.