EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off
The European Union has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement on steel imports and has threatened countermeasures. “We strongly regret the announced increase of US tariffs…
‘Grim possibility’: warning over China’s nuclear desire
Bolstering arms control has become paramount amid China’s rapid pursuit of nuclear expansion and the grim possibility weapons of mass destruction will become globally available, Richard Marles has warned. Australia’s…
Trump vows to double steel tariffs to 50 per cent
US President Donald Trump plans to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50 per cent from 25 per cent, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening…
Liberals win close seat as ousted MP hints at comeback
Liberal Tim Wilson has won a hard-fought election battle against teal independent Zoe Daniel, with the defeated MP hinting at a potential rematch. The former member for Goldstein won back…
‘Unjustified’: tariff hike risks damaging Aussie steel
Australia risks becoming a dumping ground for cheap steel as pressure mounts for the prime minister to meet with Donald Trump following his “unjustified” doubling of tariffs on steel imports.…
Taboo. Can we finally talk about a gas reservation policy?
Newly minted Industry Minister, Tim Ayres, has hinted at a future federal gas reservation policy. He may be unaware of the prohibition of discussing it in public, as Rex Patrick…
‘Unjustified’: PM-Trump talks push after tariff hike
Pressure is again mounting for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to personally meet with Donald Trump amid fresh alarm over the US president’s “unjustified” tariff hike on steel imports. Mr Trump…
Trump lauds Musk as billionaire’s turbulent tenure ends
US President Donald Trump has praised billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to cut federal spending, as the Tesla boss departs his administration after a chaotic tenure that saw the elimination of…
‘Daunting’: China’s nuclear desire sparks call to arms
Arms control must be bolstered as China rapidly pursues nuclear expansion and the grim possibility of nuclear weapons spreading globally looms, the defence minister will tell Asia’s top security summit.…
Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world, as he emphasised the need for building…