Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, including AustraliaDefeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is critical to restraining China in the Indo-Pacific, Finland’s defence minister has said, …
Australia’s largest aluminium smelter Tomago ‘not commercially viable’ and facing closure, says Rio Tinto
Consultation over future pathway with employees as smelter struggles with high power pricesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRio Tinto says it is contemplating ceasing opera…
Samsung Heavy repairs small LNG ship with new version of home-grown containment system
Shipbuilder plans to press ahead with using the technology for retrofits and full-size LNG carriers despite setbacks with its first iteration
Revived Chinese shipyard clinches order for four tankers from Singapore owner
New Xiangsheng wins deal for bunker vessels nearly 10 years after the last delivery from its predecessor
Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two
The Israeli military says the captive’s remains were being transported to its troops by the Red Cross.
Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 near Jamaica
Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 storm near Jamaica, with towering clouds and powerful lightning flashes signaling its growing strength.
The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island is set to bring catas…
UN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN spokesman says incident involved a drone dropping a grenade near a patrol, and a tank opening fire on peacekeepers.
Live updates: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi – AP News
Live updates: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi AP NewsLive updates: Trump visits Japan; USDA says no SNAP benefits coming due to government shutdown NBC NewsTrump continues Asi…
Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contests
The Democratic National Committee has started planning for the next presidential primary elections, potentially changing the early-voting calendar again.
Popular baby retailer to close 150 stores and fire 15% of workforce to make up for Trump’s tariffs
Atlanta-based Carter’s said it expected to pay up to $250 million this year in extra costs due to President Donald Trump’s taxes on foreign imports