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Dutton favoured over Albanese for Trump negotiations

Poll: Voters prefer Dutton over Albanese for Trump engagement; Labor faces minority government risk ahead of potential early election.

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A recent poll indicates that more Australian voters believe Peter Dutton is better equipped than Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to handle relations with Donald Trump.

As Albanese attends the G20 in Brazil, the poll reflects a growing concern among Australians regarding global stability and climate change due to Trump’s victory.

The survey reveals that 55 percent of respondents feel the world will be less safe under Trump’s leadership, compared to only 28 percent who believe it will be safer.

In terms of negotiation prowess, 47 percent of voters think Dutton would effectively engage with Trump, while 36 percent support the same view for Albanese.

This poll comes at a critical time as Parliament approaches its final weeks of sessions for the year, potentially leading up to an early federal election.

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Albanese has hinted at holding the election in May, but he has not ruled out an earlier date based on discussions with his cabinet.

The Coalition currently leads Labor in the two-party-preferred vote at 51 percent to 49 percent.

However, the Coalition’s primary vote has slightly declined to 40 percent, while Labor’s vote holds steady at 30 percent, and the Greens have risen to 14 percent.

Moreover, the poll shows Dutton is nearly tied with Albanese as preferred prime minister, with 43 percent and 42 percent, respectively.

Dutton’s net approval rating stands at minus 4 percent, significantly better than Albanese’s minus 17 percent.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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