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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

Germany’s big bet on the future of flight

Germany is rolling out a long-term play to stay ahead in the skies. Over the next fifteen years, the country plans to pump money into military jets, cleaner fuels, and cutting-edge tech to keep its aviation sector strong and less dependent on others. The government will greenlight this strategy soon

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest

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May 30 2026FINANCE

Capital Markets Get a New European Twist

Germany’s finance ministry announced that the six largest EU economies have reached a common view on a European Commission plan to bring capital market oversight under a single authority. The proposal, introduced in December, would shift control from national regulators to the European Securities

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May 29 2026POLITICS

China’s Quiet Role at Singapore Defence Talk Misses Chance, Australian Minister Says

Australia’s defence chief said China’s limited participation in the Shangri‑La Dialogue was a lost opportunity for strategic dialogue. He argued that many countries need clear reassurance from Beijing about its intentions. The event is the biggest defence gathering in Asia, and leaders expect to sha

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Military Future After US Troop Cuts

Germany’s defense chief now insists the country must step up its own security game. The push comes after the United States said it will pull out 5, 000 soldiers from German soil. At the moment, nearly 40, 000 American troops still call Germany home, but their ranks are shrinking. The move isn’t a su

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

When Rules Clash: Who Really Wins in the Tech Battle?

Australia’s latest move in the digital world has sparked a global debate. The country wants to force big tech companies—like Meta, Google, and TikTok—to pay news organizations for linking to their content. But what started as an "incentive" is really a heavy-handed rule. If these companies refuse, t

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mice Threaten Western Australian Wheat

Australia’s leaders have voiced worry over a sudden rise in mice numbers across the western wheat belt. The rodents are eating grain and damaging farms, which could hurt the country’s ability to export food. Energy Minister Chris Bowen told a televised interview from Sydney that the government

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Apr 12 2026BUSINESS

Australia and U. S. Pump $3. 5 B into Key Mineral Projects

Australia and the United States have announced a fresh $3. 5 billion investment in critical mineral development, nearly doubling the commitment made earlier this year when they signed a cooperation framework. The new funding aims to help Australian companies mine and refine metals essential for defe

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Australia’s Leader Heads to Brunei and Malaysia for Fuel Talks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to travel from April 14 to 17, stopping first in Brunei’s Bandar Seri Begawan and then in Kuala Lumpur. He will sit down with Bruneian ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss how the two countries can help

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

German Law Adds New List of Countries to Global Tax Rules

Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.

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