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Trump considers using largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran as president faces pressure to end the war: report
The Pentagon has reportedly drawn up plans for the US to use its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran, potentially targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure. The proposal comes as President Donald Trump faces pressure to end a six-month war and seek a withdrawal he can present as a victory. The 21,600-pound GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air…
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Trump wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery after lung cancer diagnosis, speaks highly of pontiff’s brother
Donald Trump has wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after the Vatican confirmed he has lung adenocarcinoma. Trump said the outlook appeared good and spoke warmly of the pope, adding that he is friends with Leo’s brother and sister-in-law, whom he described as strong supporters of his. The diagnosis was confirmed by examining tissue…
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Sprawling probes into Ilhan Omar reportedly aim to strip Minnesota lawmaker’s citizenship and deport her
Federal investigators are reportedly examining whether Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar misrepresented her age when she became a US citizen, in a probe that could potentially lead to denaturalisation and deportation. The investigation is politically significant because it concerns a sitting lawmaker seeking re-election, and Omar’s staff say it is an attempt to silence a prominent…
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Small Business Minister Anne Aly racks up $150,000 taxpayer-funded travel bill as Aussie businesses struggle to stay afloat
Small Business Minister Anne Aly has faced criticism after expenditure records showed she spent more than $150,000 on overseas travel across nine countries in 17 months. Opposition senator James Paterson said the number and cost of the trips were excessive while Australian small businesses were struggling, and argued the country needed a minister focused on…
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Academy executives to discuss global cinema and distribution in Tokyo
The Tokyo International Film Festival will host a two-day “Academy in Tokyo” programme, bringing senior Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executives to Japan. The events will highlight the Oscars and the Academy’s international work, while opening discussion on how cinema and film distribution may evolve. On 28 October, Academy CEO Bill Kramer, President…
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Academy CEO Bill Kramer to Head to Tokyo for Leadership Award and Onstage Summit With Toho Boss Matsuoka Hiro
Academy CEO Bill Kramer will visit Asia for the first time later this month, receiving a leadership award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and taking part in public discussions with Academy colleagues and Toho chief Matsuoka Hiro. The visit highlights the Academy’s international work and creates a forum to discuss the future of film…
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Australia’s unemployment rate hits five-year high as inflation surges under Albanese government
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent in September, its highest level since October 2021, as employment fell sharply and the result missed market expectations. The figures point to further easing in the labour market and matter for efforts to bring inflation back to target, as Reserve Bank staff warned weak productivity may mean…
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Bill Aimed at Promoting Music Tourism in U.S. Signed Into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump signed the American Music Tourism Act into law on 14 October, establishing a federal effort to attract more visitors to music venues and destinations across the United States. The measure received broad bipartisan support and is intended to support tourism and the local economies connected to the country’s musical heritage. The law…
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Don’t raise taxes, slash spending to fund forces, Burnham is warned
The IMF has urged the UK to fund higher defence spending by reducing other public spending, arguing that further tax rises or borrowing would be difficult to sustain. The advice highlights the choices facing the government as it plans to meet a higher Nato spending target while balancing defence and social security. The UK currently…