The Tasmanian government’s bid to circumvent council consent for contentious projects has been rejected by the Legislative Council. The proposed development assessment panels (DAPs) would have taken some planning decisions away from councils, but were met with opposition from local councils...

China is facing significant trade tensions with the US, including a 100% tariff on electric cars. The threat of new tariffs from the US remains a concern for China's economy, with analysts believing that more substantial demand-side policies are needed to...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with former US President Donald Trump at his Florida resort, marking a significant thaw in their once frosty relations. This visit comes after recent developments have shown a warming relationship between the two. Reactions and Implications Key Points Zuckerberg's...

The Australian government passed dozens of bills on the last day of the parliamentary year after a deal with the Greens and Senator David Pocock. This clears most of the government’s agenda, giving Anthony Albanese the option to call an early...

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has suspended talks on European Union accession until 2028 and refused budgetary grants from Brussels. Thousands of protesters gathered in Tblisi to express their discontent with the decision, accusing the government of declaring 'war' on its...

Australian Prime Minister Albanese has sent a reassuring message to the nation ahead of the upcoming election, emphasizing engagement on key issues such as climate change, student debt, and affordable housing. He also highlighted his commitment to making a positive difference...

The federal government has introduced new laws restricting children’s use of social media platforms, with those under 16 banned from using sites like TikTok and Instagram. However, the rules will not come into force for another year to allow companies time...

Margaret S. Collins, the first Black American female entomologist to earn a Ph.D., made groundbreaking contributions to the field of entomology. She specialized in termites, studying their diversity and variations among the world’s 2,000-plus species. Collins also played a significant role...

Three Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, have been released from prison in an apparent US-China prisoner swap. They were reportedly freed in exchange for Chinese nationals imprisoned in the U.S. The three Americans are being reunited with their...

The Biden administration negotiated a prisoner swap deal with China, resulting in the release of three American citizens. The released Americans include Mark Swidan, accused of drug-related offenses, Kai Li, held since 2016 on espionage charges, and John Leung, sentenced to...