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Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Modi and Vance Hail Progr...

As tensions mount over the looming threat of higher tariffs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Vice-President JD Vance met in New Delhi this week to reaffirm both nations' commitment to an increasingly strategic and multifaceted partnership. Their discussions signaled progress in bilateral trade negotiations, even as the clock ticks on a 90-day tariff reprieve announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, set to expire on July 9.

The May Elections Offer N...

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, is repositioning himself yet again—this time, as a champion of the working class. In a surprising move, he has called for the nationalisation of the steel industry and declared solidarity with trade unionists, citing a tenuous link from his past in the “metals business”—a phrase that conveniently lumps together his stint as a City trader and a promotional gig for a bullion firm.

What Can the Global Left ...

In a year when global headlines were dominated by a surge in far-right movements and political instability, Mexico stood out as an exception. Not only did the left-leaning governing party Morena retain power, but it also expanded its influence significantly—achieving a two-thirds supermajority in the Chamber of Deputies. Even more striking, the far right failed to field a serious presidential candidate.

Putin Announces Easter Tr...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with Orthodox Easter, calling it an “Easter truce” guided by humanitarian considerations. The Kremlin confirmed the truce would run from 6pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight after Easter Sunday, offering a rare, albeit short-lived, reprieve from the 26-month-long conflict.

A Bold Call to Rethink Po...

A group of Israeli parliamentarians has taken an unprecedented step by urging Australian MPs to abandon the country’s long-held two-state policy on Israel and Palestine. In a letter distributed at a high-profile event at Parliament House in February, eight Knesset members representing both governing and opposition factions warned that maintaining the current approach would ultimately reward Hamas and jeopardize the security of Israel.

Dutton’s Bold Proposal: A...

In a high-stakes announcement amid the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to impose a gas reservation policy on the east coast if his party wins office. The measure is designed to force more gas into the domestic market and drive down prices—from over $14 per gigajoule to under $10 per gigajoule—by compelling exporters to divert an extra 50 to 100 petajoules annually for local use. Dutton outlined the plan during his budget reply speech, declaring it “just the start” of a broader intervention aimed at curbing rising energy costs.

Albanese Set to Call Elec...

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is expected to call a federal election on Friday morning, with polling day anticipated to be in early May. This strategic move is aimed at capitalising on the positive momentum from the recent federal budget announcements while diverting attention from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s budget reply speech, which is due to be delivered on Thursday night.

US National Security Advi...

US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has taken “full responsibility” after a journalist was inadvertently added to a private group chat among top national security officials discussing a planned military operation in Yemen. The incident has raised serious questions over how sensitive discussions are conducted using commercial messaging apps and highlighted the potential risks of accidental data exposure.