Germany and France warn against Iran war escalation
Germany and France caution against Iran war's escalation, urging de-escalation.
Israel kills Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib
Israel confirms killing of Iran's intelligence minister in targeted strike.
Australian scientists create world’s first quantum battery
Australian scientists develop world's first quantum battery prototype that charges faster as it increases in size
Federal Reserve keeps interest rate steady amid inflation
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns and mixed labour market signals
Australian aid groups unite to support Middle East crisis
Major charities unite in Australia to raise emergency funds for Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and West Bank crisis relief
AnalysisGulf water crisis: How desalination plants are vulnerable in conflict
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Israel plans extended military operations against Iran
Israel extends military operations against Iran for three weeks.
U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran escalate tensions
Oz Sultan discusses conflict, military strikes, oil supply, and EU sanctions.
Atlassian job cuts signal an AI tsunami
Chris Berg discusses Atlassian layoffs, AI shift, and CEO's message to staff in latest Ticker episode
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island as Hormuz tensions rise
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, urges allies to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz
How Iran conflict impacts global energy markets
Professor Tim Harcourt explores Trump's influence on global energy markets and oil prices.
Global tech layoffs rise sharply in 2026, blamed on AI
Atlassian and WiseTech among firms leading Australia's massive tech layoff surge.
Atlassian cuts staff and share-based compensation
Atlassian reviews employee compensation structure as CEO announces job cuts amid AI-driven market decline
U.S. military uses AI for targeting in Iran
U.S. military utilises AI system to strike over 6,000 targets in Iran amid ongoing conflict
Iraq War’s aftermath shows why the Iran conflict could repeat history
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