War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.
Politics and Government
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.
U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.
Starmer Voices Fury Over Being Kept in the Dark on Mandelson Vetting
During intense grilling in Parliament, Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed civil servants for not telling him that Peter Mandelson had been rejected for top security clearances.
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.
Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.
Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev
With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.
In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world.
How Gen Z Protests Have Fared Around the World
Over the past year or so, young people have rallied across continents to oust old-guard governments. What’s happened since?
Gen Z Looks to Nepal as a Test Case of Its Hopes
Many youth-led protests around the world have failed to bring meaningful change. But in Nepal, a new government is promising to do things differently.