Japanese and Australian markets rise following choppy trade on Wall Street; most Asian markets closed for holiday
The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.5% in its monetary policy meeting/
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Trump campaign chief claims he visited Australia to advise Liberals at start of election campaign
Exclusive: Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to Peter Dutton; the Coalition denies LaCivita was involved in campaign in any waySee all our Australia 2025 elect…
Microsoft Puts Brakes on AI Spending as Profit Increases 18%
After 10 consecutive quarters of rising AI-related investment, Microsoft has put on the brakes, spending over $1 billion less than the previous quarter (source paywalled; alternative source). Despite the slight slowdown, Microsoft posted stronger-than-…
Trump Says Canada’s Carney Wants To Make A Deal, Will Visit US Soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to make a trade deal and will visit the White House within the next week.
Military Contractors, Veterans Among 10 American Prisoners Freed by Kuwait
Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees, bringing to nearly two dozen the total number freed by the country in the past two months, U.S. officials told The Associated Press.
Beijing blames US for Covid pandemic in astonishing new report
A new Chinese report has sparked controversy, claiming that the US, not China, could be the birthplace of the Covid-19 pandemic, challenging global narratives.
Bangladesh HC grants bail to Hindu monk; government seeks stay
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Yum Brands CEO says company is ‘pretty insulated’ from tariff woes
In a Wednesday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs claimed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs haven’t impacted business.
A whole world of museum-going awaits in WA
The best way to support museums and their staffs is to get off your smartphone and go visit them.