PM in Caribbean as rate pain and poll woes mount
A looming cash rate rise and persistently lacklustre polls confront Labor leaders at home as the prime minister mixes with royalty overseas.
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Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset
With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.
Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say
Ukrainian and his Russian officials say there have been no ceasefire violations in the devastated city of Oleshky for 30 hours.
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EDC and EFA sign Memorandum of Understanding to deepen Canada-Australia trade and investment ties
SYDNEY, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Export Development Canada (EDC) and Export Finance Australia (EFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on strategic financing opportunities and investment projects that support economic growth, energy security, supply chain resilience and sustainable development.
Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting in Tehran amid fears of fresh fighting as the US and Israel sharpen their threats before elections.
Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled
Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede defeat to Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has defeated him by nearly 4.4 million votes.
Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 North Bund Forum unveils 20 shipping-related achievements
BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 North Bund Forum opened in Shanghai on October 20 with 20 key shipping-related achievements spanning international cooperation, green transition, digital intelligence, and high-end shipping services unveiled at the opening ceremony. The achievements comprise eight government-led initiatives and 12 initiatives focused on green transition and high-end...
Inheritance: The Long March of the New Era
BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:Wang Xiaohui:The Long March went on for two years. The Red Army trekked 25,000 li across some of China's harshest terrain, but they kept their heads high, seeking hope amid despair and marching towards light through unending darkness. Do you think the Long March has ended? Why are people still talking about it 90 years...
Unity: The Convergence of the Three Main Red Army Forces
BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:Wang Xiaohui:We have all been through something similar — a group of people disagreeing with one another, with each side holding sound reasons to believe their own judgment is correct.In such moments, should they part ways, or find another path forward together?David Ferguson:The word "unity" is often understood as a...
ICAC co-hosts landmark regional capacity building programme to advance corruption prevention across Africa
HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Regional Capacity Building Programme – Global Frontiers in Corruption Prevention" co-organised by the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC) of the ICAC of Hong Kong, China, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) ended in a high note earlier in Pretoria, South Africa....
Global Government AI CITY Innovation Summit Successfully Held
SHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, the Global Government AI CITY Innovation Summit was successfully held. Themed " Digitalize & Innovate Cities ,AI Delivers Value to All Nations," the summit brought together over 500 participants, including global industry experts, government representatives, and ecosystem partners, to discuss how AI and data can empower industry development, government services, and city...
EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes
The EU Commission president says the bloc will continue to support Ukraine as Donald Trump labels strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace".
CNN hosts inaugural Asia edition of Global Perspectives: In Bangkok
HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 14 October, CNN hosted the inaugural Asian edition of its new events franchise, Global Perspectives, in Bangkok, Thailand. Graced by the presence of H.R.H. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and opened by H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, the invitation-only event convened prominent leaders, decision-makers and influential voices from the region and beyond for insightful...
Israel scolds pick amid Pillay Nobel Peace Prize praise
Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
From Defence Cooperation to Shared Security: Building a Resilient Pakistan-China Partnership
QINGDAO, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from IQINGDAO.Security is becoming a broader test of the Pakistan-China partnership. The threats facing both countries no longer fall neatly within the boundaries of conventional defence. Terrorism and cross-border militancy, attacks on personnel and strategic infrastructure, cyber threats and rapidly advancing military technologies are reshaping the security environment in which both...
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New Asia Forum Targets US$30 Billion in Investment into the New Asia at Its Inaugural Edition in Bali
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global platform for investment, capital formation and economic partnership will launch 3-4 December in Bali, Indonesia. The New Asia Forum has set a target of US$30 billion in investment into the New Asia at its inaugural edition. The forum will connect long-term capital with the opportunities shaping Asia's next decade.Powered by Danantara Indonesia (Indonesia's sovereign fund) and...
Bahrain to Convene Architects of the Future Economy for Gateway Gulf’s Fourth Edition This November
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain is set to convene an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place from 1-2 November 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay under the theme Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering...
Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of Iraq
Iran has indicated it's received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the war, while its allies celebrate America's withdrawal from Iraq.
Indian Australian Businessman Dushyant Khanna Co-Chairs US$1 Trillion iBRICS Summit by SWFI in New Delhi
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melbourne-based businessman Dushyant Khanna has returned from New Delhi after co-chairing iBRICS 2026. The sovereign investment and deal summit ran parallel to the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Convened by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) at The Oberoi on 12–13 September, the two-day summit connected US$1 trillion of sovereign and...
‘Not all good news’ amid whale conservation anniversary
Global delegates have descended on an Australian city to mark a major whale conservation anniversary and discuss new threats to the marine mammals.
China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts
China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
Iran awaits US move after report Trump rejected plan
Donald Trump is reportedly sceptical about Iran's peace moves and has spurned an offer from Tehran that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China’s help to end war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants China to use its clout to get Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, urging Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on the issue.
Baton of China-U.S. friendship passed down from one generation to the next
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily Veteran participants of China-U.S. "ping-pong diplomacy," now well over seventy years of age, have returned to China, passing on to a younger generation the torch of friendship lit by the "little ball" that helped set the "big ball" of China-U.S. relations in motion.Today, that tradition continues on the pickleball courts, where young Chinese and American players are forging...
Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudia Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss how to defend the Saudis against attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis.
ICAC and UNODC’s pioneering international anti-graft training brings together law enforcers worldwide to combat illicit enrichment
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICAC, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) jointly organised the pioneering "Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment" from September 7 to 16, drawing...
CGTN: Why the world is watching the Xi-Trump meeting: Steering China-US ties, shaping the future
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Marlon Forrester and Joey Zhang, a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping brought an unexpected reply.
‘Only do it together’: PM’s call to arms to UN leaders
Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.
Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack
Australia's current laws are ill-equipped to go after OpenAI for letting one of its agents go rogue and hack a Medicare website, a legal expert says.
Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs
China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.