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AI Defence Firm Arkeus Moves to Queensland in $25 Million Expansion Deal

The Queensland Government has secured a major boost for the state's defence and advanced manufacturing sectors, with fast-growing defence technology company Arkeus set to relocate its operations from Victoria to the Gold Coast. The move is expected to create dozens of highly skilled jobs.

Israel Ambassador Called in Over 'Shocking' Video

Foreign Minister Penny Wong ordered the Israeli ambassador, Hillel Newman, to be called into the department over a video posted by far right Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he insults and taunts detained members of the flotilla carrying aid for Palestinians.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

President Donald Trump is testing his midterm message on the economy in a toss-up congressional district in New York, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship. The event’s promoted focus is the tax law Trump signed last year, which quadrupled the federal deduction for state and local taxes, a critical change for high-tax states like New York.

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

NEW YORK (AP) – The world’s richest man announced plans Wednesday for one biggest sales of stock to the public ever for a space company currently losing billions of dollars year.

Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers

NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart delivered another quarter of impressive sales with speedy deliveries and low prices becoming a strong magnet for people across the income spectrum that are spending more on almost everything, particularly gasoline.

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – The European Union’s executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran – but said the economy will avoid an outright recession.

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) – NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of forces pulled out of Europe.

Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

NEW YORK (AP) – Remember Donald Trump’s response in the 2016 presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton blasted him for paying virtually no federal taxes?  “That makes me smart,” Trump said. By that logic, Trump is looking smarter than ever now.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

President Donald Trump is testing his midterm message on the economy in a toss-up congressional district in New York, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship. The event’s promoted focus is the tax law Trump signed last year, which quadrupled the federal deduction for state and local taxes, a critical change for high-tax states like New York.