Think your $5 flat white costs too much? It’s actually too cheap
Even in a stubborn cost of living crisis, it seems there's one luxury most Australians won't sacrifice — their daily cup of coffee.Coffee sales have largely remained stable,…
Mexico debates a rising political party’s ‘New Deal’ for the poor | Features
Mexico City – The fliers promoting the kickoff rally for Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidential campaign posted an official start time of four in the afternoon, but…
Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing…
Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster | Economy News
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of ‘very long road ahead’ to recover from deadly bridge collapse. United States President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled $60m…
China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’ | Elections News
Taipei, Taiwan – “The American Dream. They say it’s for all, but is it really?” So begins a 65-second, AI-generated animated video that touches on…
Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel | Israel War on Gaza News
Melbourne, Australia – Israel’s continued assault on Gaza has highlighted a hidden yet crucial component of the world’s weapons manufacturing industry – suburban Australia. Tucked…
Ghana and John Mahama’s 24-hour economy
It is hard to describe what a thunderbolt to public opinion was John Dramani Mahama’s plan to turn around Ghana’s economy. The 65 year old…
Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife | Oil and Gas News
With an economy so reliant on oil, Iraq has long faced a tough balancing act between the short-term gains that can come from ramping up…
China lifts steep Australian wine tariffs as relations improve | Business and Economy News
Beijing imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud, raising duties from zero to above 200 percent. China says it will lift…
US stock market hits record high after three-day lull | Financial Markets
S&P 500 rises 0.9 percent as major players including Apple and Tesla see gains. The US stock market has hit a record high after a…
Is the US media layoffs phenomenon the next housing crisis? | Media
In the past few months, the media sector in the United States has gone through one of its worst rounds of layoffs in decades, with…
AP-NORC poll: Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans
ATLANTA — Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential election. But presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more anger…
Donald Trump’s social media company soars in Wall Street debut | Social Media News
Trump Media & Technology Group closes 16 percent higher, giving the company a market capitalisation of nearly $8bn. Shares of former Donald Trump’s social media…
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths | Tourism News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Entrepreneur Jehan Abu Bakar is fuming that she will soon have to pay more in airport fees whenever she flies from…
China’s Xi to meet foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy | Business and Economy News
Taipei, Taiwan – Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet with American business leaders in Beijing, media outlets have reported, as he tries to woo…
Visa, Mastercard reach $30bn settlement over credit card fees | Business and Economy News
Merchants have long accused the payment network of charging inflated ‘swipe fees’ when shoppers use their cards. Visa and Mastercard have reached an estimated $30bn…
‘Safety, safety, safety’: Boeing shakes up leadership in bid to stem crisis | Aviation News
Seattle, United States – For those watching developments at Boeing, the question was not whether there was going to be a shake-up at the top,…
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central Asian…
US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics | Cybersecurity News
The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. The United States and the United Kingdom have…
Can Australia pull off the once-impossible with jobs and inflation?
It's a miracle.At least, that's the thinking of a growing number of the world's greatest minds as they ponder the thorny subject of chucking people…