Peter Costello denies pushing over journalist at Canberra Airport

The Australian federal government is advocating for a substantial wage increase for the country’s lowest paid workers to alleviate cost of living pressures, following a recommendation to the Fair Work Commission. Since 2022, the minimum wage has risen by $143 weekly, currently set at $24.10 per hour, benefiting around three million workers, including cleaners and retail staff. The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing for a 4.5% increase, which would raise the minimum wage...

The PGA Championship's opening round saw Jhonattan Vegas lead with a remarkable seven-under 64, marking his best score in 45 major rounds, while top-ranked players faltered, leaving them out of the top 10 for the first time in 30 years. Vegas, the first Venezuelan to hold a major round lead, ended with five birdies in his final six holes, giving him a two-shot lead over Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis. Meanwhile, Masters champion Rory McIlroy...

The future of the coalition's nuclear policy remains uncertain as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley engages in discussions with Nationals leader David Littleproud to negotiate a coalition agreement following the recent election. Ley emphasized a consultative approach, stating that no decision has been made regarding the controversial nuclear policy proposing seven reactors by the mid-2030s. The Nationals are advocating for a more substantial role within the coalition, expressing concerns about the impact of net-zero emissions commitments...

US President Donald Trump stated that peace between Ukraine and Russia won't be achieved until he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing that no progress can occur without their direct interaction. His remarks came during a Middle East tour, following Putin's decision to send a lower-level delegation to peace talks in Turkey, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized as disrespectful and inadequate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed Trump's sentiment, emphasizing that a...

US President Donald Trump visited the UAE to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, following a trip to Qatar where he discussed a $10 billion investment in a US military facility. During his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trump expressed confidence in the growing relationship, highlighted a UAE pledge of $1.4 trillion investment in the US, and emphasized mutual interests in AI development. A preliminary agreement allowing the...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that meaningful progress in ending Russia's war in Ukraine is contingent on direct discussions between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following Russia's delegation of lower-level officials to talks in Turkey. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized this delegation as inadequate, emphasizing the need for Putin's presence and expressing disrespect over the lack of high-level engagement. The situation remains stagnant, with ongoing uncertainty regarding the timeline for...