As China’s threats grow, Taiwan seeks U.S. military support to strengthen its defenses
PINGTUNG COUNTY, Taiwan — Below a windy lookout, three U.S.-made mobile rocket launchers lurched forward at a military base in...
Month: May 2025
Weak retail sales boost rate cut hopes as ASX climbs on Friday
Australia’s sharemarket rose for the second consecutive month in May, as traders dial up the chances of a rate cut...
Eight more hospitals on the brink of closure unless insurance wars get resolved, private sector warns
Australian private hospitals have claimed more institutions will be forced to close unless a raging battle against big name health...
Hundreds of CommBank customers unable to send money transfer or pay people
Hundreds of CBA customers were unable to transfer money between accounts or pay people using their NetBank or CommBank app...
U.S.-China talks ‘a bit stalled’ and need Trump and Xi to weigh in, Treasury Secretary Bessent says
BEIJING — U.S.-China trade talks “are a bit stalled,” requiring the two countries’ leaders to speak directly, Treasury Secretary Scott...
‘Not financially viable: Australia’s first commercial wind farm set to be decommissioned
Australia’s first commercial wind farm is set to be decommissioned, as the company who owns it reveals it is no...
Burnout, underinvestment to blame for productivity slump, not working from home: Aussie academic
Overwork, burnout and underinvestment are the cause of falling productivity, not working from home, a workplace expert and academic says.A...
‘Recession indicator’: Grim call after Aussies turn their back on Aldi ski sale
In what has been dubbed the latest recession indicator, a hugely popular shopping day has gone unsold, despite offering huge...
Taiwan tests rocket system made in U.S. as China tensions surge
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingTaiwan tests rocket system made...
Australian retail sales flat in April amid Donald Trump’s tariff chaos
Australian shoppers are in a holding pattern as they await the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos, fresh...