Mega deal. Santos takeover a tester for Jim Chalmers
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is offering to buy Australian energy giant Santos for $8.89 a share in hard cash. What’s the scam? The scam is that Santos shares…
Prepare for lift off: airport city scores $800m pledge
An “airport city” projected to soar sky high as an urban model for other Australian centres to follow is getting a major cash injection for infrastructure. The aerotropolis precinct near…
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
The prime minister has met with his outspoken Canadian counterpart as both prepare for highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump. Mr Albanese’s discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was…
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has joined calls for Israel and Iran to de-escalate their bombing campaigns, amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate even more. Israel and Iran began trading missile…
Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal
A US review of a deal to provide Australia with nuclear submarines is routine, the defence minister says, despite calls for a backup plan in case the Trump administration scraps…
‘Deeply concerned’: Australia urges calm in Middle East
Australia will continue to press the case for a de-escalation of a tit-for-tat bombing campaign between Iran and Israel amid fears of an escalation of the conflict, the acting prime…
PM arrives in Canada ahead of Trump tariff sit down
The prime minister will soon begin running a diplomatic gauntlet that will end with a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump, after landing in Canada. Anthony Albanese was greeted by local…
Airport city to take off with major budget boost
A major “airport city” development that’s been plagued by delays will get a near-billion-dollar funding injection in a bid to help the project take off. The aerotropolis precinct near the…
Germany urges G7 to show unity in Israel-Iran conflict
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he hopes an upcoming meeting of G7 countries in Canada will show unity and could reach agreement on four key points to help resolve the…
Vietnam-US trade talks advance but issues ‘unresolved’
Vietnam and the United States have made progress during a third round of trade negotiations last week but critical issues remain unresolved, requiring further analysis and continued dialogue, Vietnam’s trade…