European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found…
USA: Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade…
EUROPE: Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said.…
CHINA: Beijing sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It…
US: Senate to vote on Trump’s war powers as Iran conflict continues
The US Senate is set to vote on a war power resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to order further military action in Iran. The measure would require…
SPAIN: PM Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying ‘no to war’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has delivered a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump’s threat to end trade with Spain by restating his opposition to war and what he…
BOLIVIA: At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes
At least 20 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. The…
CANADA: Carney says he supports Iran strikes ‘with regret’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly – and said while he supports the strikes, it is a…
USA: Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran.…
JAPAN: Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident
An eight-year-old Queensland girl has been killed after she was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident at a Japanese ski resort. Chloe Jeffries, from the Gold Coast, was riding on…