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King Donald? Why Trump wants the U.S. to join the Commonwealth

Trump expresses openness to the U.S. becoming an “associate member” of the British Commonwealth, with King Charles reportedly planning to extend the offer, but Canada raises concerns over tradition and diplomacy; Oz Sultan analyzes the implications.

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6 months ago

June 3, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump expresses openness to the U.S. becoming an “associate member” of the British Commonwealth, with King Charles reportedly planning to extend the offer, but Canada raises concerns over tradition and diplomacy; Oz Sultan analyzes the implications.

In a bizarre twist of diplomacy, Donald Trump says he’s open to the U.S. joining the British Commonwealth as an “associate member.” Reports suggest King Charles is preparing to offer this during Trump’s next UK visit. Trump responded: “I love King Charles. Sounds good to me!”

But not everyone is thrilled—especially Canada, a founding Commonwealth member, raising questions about tradition, diplomacy, and U.S. foreign policy strategy.

Oz Sultan joins to break it all down.

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Tasmania AFL team confirmed: Macquarie Point stadium legislation passes

Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.

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2 days ago

December 5, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.

Tasmania is officially joining the AFL! After a marathon debate, the Legislative Council has passed the Macquarie Point stadium-precinct legislation 9-5. This milestone paves the way for the Tassie Devils Football Club to join the AFL in 2028, marking a historic moment for Tasmanian sport.

In an exclusive segment of Footynomics: The Business of Sport, Professor Tim Harcourt discusses the significance of this legislation, the social and economic impact of a new AFL team, and why this process took longer than expected.

We also explore what comes next for Tasmania, the AFL, and the broader implications for sports both in Australia and internationally.

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Australian Dollar hits five-week high amid weak GDP and US Dollar

Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.

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2 days ago

December 5, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.

The Australian dollar has surged to a five-week high as disappointing GDP data and a softer US dollar reshape trader expectations. Market participants are closely watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next policy meeting to gauge future interest rate decisions.

We sit down with Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX to break down what these developments mean for the Australian economy and global markets. From Q3 growth figures to inflation indicators, Steve explains the key drivers behind the Aussie dollar’s recent gains.

Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, as a weaker US dollar could have further implications for the Australian currency. Stay informed with expert insights and what to expect in the weeks ahead.

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EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI policy

EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.

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2 days ago

December 5, 2025

Harvey Vargas

EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.

The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp’s new AI chatbot policy. The inquiry examines whether the policy restricts third-party AI developers from accessing WhatsApp’s business tools, potentially breaching EU competition rules.

Meta updated its terms, effective January 2026, which have already barred new AI providers since October 15. The rules prohibit AI developers from using WhatsApp as their primary service, affecting a number of AI companies looking to integrate with the platform.

The EU’s competition commissioner is considering interim measures to ensure fair competition. If Meta is found in violation, it could face fines of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.

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