Download IPFS Australia has joined more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada, in condemning Israel’s decision to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. The joint statement, co-signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, described the move as “unacceptable” and said it undermines international law while adding further[Read More…]

Download IPFS The New South Wales Government has unveiled the state’s first comprehensive fashion strategy, aiming to strengthen the industry’s economic and cultural impact. Developed in partnership with leaders from the NSW fashion sector, the strategy highlights the role of designers as central to Australia’s multi-billion-dollar fashion economy. NSW designers[Read More…]

Download IPFS The UK’s third-largest steelworks has collapsed into government control, leaving nearly 1,500 jobs in Rotherham and Sheffield hanging in the balance. Speciality Steels UK (SSUK), part of Sanjeev Gupta’s troubled Liberty Steel empire, was forced into compulsory liquidation this week after creditors pressed claims worth hundreds of millions[Read More…]

Download IPFS The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant policy change, ending the use of Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds for jobs linked to political activism, voter outreach, and similar activities. The decision, issued on August 19, 2025, redefines how federal funds are allocated within higher education institutions, focusing[Read More…]

Download IPFS Russia’s foreign minister has launched a direct attack on Sir Keir Starmer and the UK-backed coalition supporting Ukraine, accusing them of undermining peace efforts and prolonging the conflict. Speaking after high-level talks in Alaska between Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump, Sergei Lavrov claimed that London[Read More…]

Download IPFS Three Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania expressed skepticism Tuesday over former President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate voting machines and mail-in ballots nationwide, saying such changes are neither practical nor within the president’s power. During an event at BAE Systems’ armored vehicle facility in York County, U.S. Sen. Dave[Read More…]

Download IPFS CPA Australia has presented a series of policy recommendations to the Hong Kong Government aimed at strengthening the city’s long-term competitiveness as it navigates global economic change. The professional accounting body, which represents nearly 175,000 members worldwide including more than 22,500 in Greater China, submitted its proposals as[Read More…]

Download IPFS Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out launching a broad, lengthy review of Australia’s tax system but signalled that targeted reforms aimed at efficiency and competitiveness could still be considered before the next federal election. His comments came as the government concluded its three-day Economic Reform Roundtable in Canberra,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS President Donald Trump has disclosed that he purchased more than $100 million worth of bonds during his current term, according to a financial filing released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The report shows over 600 separate transactions spanning government, corporate, and municipal debt since January, underscoring[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration may terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 60,000 immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal. The ruling permits the revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for these individuals, even as legal challenges to the policy continue.[Read More…]