RBA’s days of self-doubt need to end
For a number of years, the Reserve Bank has been operating under a cloud of self-doubt that it should work to throw off.
The Wall Street Journal
Fallout begins from the dumbest trade war in history
Donald Trump concedes there may be ‘some pain’ from his sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but they’ll eventually lead to a new ‘golden age.’ Nice of him to promise a glorious future because the pain is already unfolding.
Why Arab states hate Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians
A history of violent conflict is among the reasons that regional neighbors are opposed to providing a haven for war-weary Gazans
Kamala Harris interview with CBS under scrutiny
Government has asked for footage, transcript from the segment, which is subject of a lawsuit against CBS by President Trump.
Pentagon names remaining unidentified crew member killed in Washington crash
Copilot’s identity had been withheld – without explanation – after President Trump suggested diversity policies played a role in midair collision.
Army helicopter in deadly crash served as ‘taxi service’ to Washington VIPs
The Black Hawk that collided with an airliner last week belonged to an aviation brigade responsible for ferrying leaders and ensuring continuity of government operations
‘We did not want this’: Trudeau vows retaliatory measures against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded with punitive measures against $170 billion in US exports in response to Donald Trump dropping 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico.
Vaccine information, transgender references scrubbed from US websites
US officials have removed internet pages containing references to gender identity and diversity following Trump administration orders.
Hamas releases three hostages but keeps one’s wife, children
Gaza crowds were more controlled after an unruly transfer days earlier drew an outcry. The wife and children of one of the three men released on Saturday are said to remain captive. Israel released more Palestinian prisoners.
Washington’s jam-packed airspace has prompted warnings for years
Politicians have lobbied to add flights, while pilots have complained about the presence of military and other aircraft.
Trump threatens widening trade war as first tariffs loom
On eve of expected Mexico-Canada-China duties, the US president says he will impose sector-based levies on chips, pharmaceuticals and more.
Hamas turns hostage releases into humiliating spectacle for Israel
Increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a ceasefire deal at risk.
Trump’s pick to lead FBI doesn’t support pardons for Jan 6 rioters
Kash Patel said he did not support blanket pardons for rioters who had engaged in violence against police — putting distance between himself from the President.
Off to a good start, but Trump’s executive orders were the easy part
The US President has gotten off to a running start, filling every day with action – but he can get only so far without congress.
White House to push out federal workers through buyout offer
The White House has told federal workers to return to the office full time or resign and get paid for the next eight months but even those who stay on might still lose their jobs in federal cuts.
Drones, influencers and medicaid: what to know about the first White House briefing of Trump’s second term
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest ever, said the president would open the briefing room to bloggers, podcasters and social-media influencers.
US judge blocks Trump’s freeze on federal aid spending
Minutes before the order freezing billions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance-programs took effect, a Washington judge blocked federal agencies from implementing it.
DeepSeek chief’s journey from math geek to global disrupter
Some call him China’s Sam Altman. Others compare him to Jim Simons, the pioneer of quantitative investing. Liang Wenfeng’s impact might end up being as great as that of both innovators.
Freed Israeli hostages still had shrapnel in their bodies from October 7 attack
The first details are emerging about the condition of the seven hostages held by Hamas for 15 months.
Who saw that coming? Not Wall Street
The Chinese start-up’s model stuns Big Tech — and Wall Street — and is proof that David can take down the tech Goliaths.
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