Australia’s RBA Bans Card Surcharges — Saving Consumers $1.6 Billion

The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a sweeping ban on credit and debit card surcharges, a move expected to save

Michigan Synagogue Attack Linked to Hezbollah

In a disturbing domestic development potentially connected to the broader Middle Eastern conflict, U.S. officials said a recent attack on

US-Iran War Escalates With Threats, Missiles, and Soaring Fuel Prices

The conflict between the United States and Iran took a dangerous turn over the weekend, with President Trump threatening to

The Bigger Picture

Taken together, the day's news paints a portrait of a country buffeted by forces both foreign and domestic. A distant

Housing Crunch Deepens Across Australia

The Australian property market is sending mixed but mostly grim signals. In Sydney, Lord Mayor Clover Moore is pointing the

The US-Iran Conflict Escalates — and Ripples Outward

The war between the United States and Iran continues to dominate international headlines. On March 30, President Trump claimed progress

The Week Ahead

As Trump's ultimatum hangs over Tehran and diplomats from Islamabad to Cairo scramble for a path to peace, the world

Zelensky Proposes an Energy Ceasefire

Perhaps the most surprising diplomatic gambit came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who proposed an "energy ceasefire" with Moscow. Ukraine

The Energy Crisis Goes Global

The war's most far-reaching consequence may be the energy crisis it has unleashed. With the Strait of Hormuz — the

Trump Claims “Regime Change” and Issues Ultimatum

In a barrage of statements over the weekend, President Donald Trump claimed that "regime change" in Iran is already complete