Politics

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after clashes Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire, ending border clashes that claimed over 100 lives. Trump and Albanese sign rare-earth deal: What it means for U.S.-Australia relations Trump and Albanese's rare-earth deal reshapes U.S.-Australia relations amid rising geopolitical challenges. U.S. and Ukraine advance new peace plan amid rising tensions U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators progress in Geneva on a peace plan amid Russian strikes and geopolitical tensions. Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress after decades Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress after nearly four decades of historic service. Macron’s Prime Minister resigns after just one month Macron’s latest prime minister resigns after just a month amid growing fiscal challenges. Newspoll shows divided opinions on rising house prices Newspoll shows divided opinions on Australian house prices. Takaichi aims for Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi breaks barriers to lead Japan's ruling party, poised to become the first female prime minister Andrew Hastie quits Ley’s shadow cabinet, saying he was excluded from immigration policy Andrew Hastie quits Ley’s shadow cabinet, saying he was excluded from immigration policy role Michelle Grattan. Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyalty Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has sacked Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the shadow ministry. Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office Michelle… Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition Michelle Grattan. Economists want a carbon price comeback, but does Australia have the political courage? Why are we talking about this now? Will the Epstein files be the story that brings Trump down? Donald Trump cannot make the Epstein files go away. Cheaper medicines and HECS cuts prioritised by Albanese Albanese government to push for $25 PBS medicines and HECS cuts amid tax debate in parliament's second week How much can Jim Chalmers get out of the economic reform roundtable? We’re now less than a month away from the start of the Albanese government’s “economic reform” (aka…