Walter MurrowNew Zealand’s Fiscal Outlook Takes a Hit
Across the Tasman, Moody’s Ratings downgraded New Zealand’s fiscal outlook to negative, citing persistent inflation and global uncertainty. The move immediately became political ammunition, with…
Australia Presses Ahead With Sweeping NDIS Overhaul
In Australia, Health Minister Mark Butler urged state and territory governments to “get on” with a major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The restructuring is expected to…
Brazil-US Relations Hit a New Low
On the other side of the Atlantic, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised the country’s Federal Police for applying the principle of diplomatic reciprocity and revoking the credentials…
Trump Administration Draws Up NATO Loyalty Scorecard
The White House has reportedly created a “naughty and nice” list for NATO member states, sorting allies into tiers based on their support — or lack thereof — for the US war against Iran. According to…