ANU scandals during Julie Bishop’s tenure caused $100m in reputational damage, university estimates
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight
WASHINGTON, United States — Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, some in the usually ultra-pro-Trump mixed martial arts community are already throwing political blows.
· Agence France-Presse
Lee seeks second-year lift from post-election Cabinet reset
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
China’s diplomatic marathon offers the world a lesson in strategic stability | The National
May 2026 witnessed an intensive diplomatic schedule for China. The country hosted successive state visits by multiple foreign heads of state, including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and received foreign ministers and other senior officials from various countries. Moreover, as the ro…
· Zeng Jixin
Supreme Court asked to uphold legality of Senate’s quorum of 12
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· Jairo Bolledo
ANU’s $100 million drama: Effect on staff revealed in fiery Senate hearing
The drama enveloping the Australian National University has cost the institution about $100 million in reputational damage and the effect of cost-cutting had driven some staff to self-harm, a fiery Senate estimates hearing has been told.
· Sally Rawsthorne
Senate’s quorum of 12 legal, valid – IBP, law deans
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· Jairo Bolledo
Atlanta faces Washington, seeks 4th straight home win
Washington Mystics (4-4, 3-1 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (6-3, 1-1 Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
Lawmakers vote to curb Trump war on Iran but fail similar effort on Lebanon
A resolution to end US support for Israel's war in Lebanon was met with a rebuke from most Democrats in the House of Representatives late Thursday, as a total of 324 lawmakers from both sides of the aisle rejected it, and only 92 voted in support.
· Middleeasteye
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
A majority of Israelis (62%) think that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the nature of Israel's military actions, a poll published by Maariv on Friday found.
· MOSHE COHEN
Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues
Israel has continued to carry out deadly strikes across Lebanon despite the announcement of a new US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached by Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington, DC.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Tech companies invoke possibility of Trump’s wrath in fight against Labor’s media laws
Tech giants claim Australia’s free trade agreement with US will be violated as they try to kill a proposal to force them to pay news companies
· Josh Taylor, Amanda Meade
Is loe in the air at the Senate? Netizens ship '#WinRi'
MANILA, Philippines — Two senators in the so-called "new majority" are trending on social media not for their legislative work but because netizens have decided to ship them.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Is love in the air at the Senate? Netizens ship '#WinRi'
MANILA, Philippines — Two senators in the so-called "new majority" are trending on social media not for their legislative work but because netizens have decided to ship them.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta’s MARTA system after fatal train stabbing
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Senate works overnight as Republicans debate limits on Trump settlement
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pauses for questions from reporters before votes on the immigration enforcement funding package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
Asian shares retreat, led by tech shares, while oil prices are little changed
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Michelle Steel clears Senate panel for Seoul envoy post vacant for 1.5 years
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and push back on US President Donald Trump.
· REUTERS
Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China’s tech sanctions list: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s baby Danny DNA case to North Korea’s Kim meeting winning football team, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China’s tech sanctions list: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s baby Danny DNA case to North Korea’s Kim meeting winning football team, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing arts center.
· Associated Press
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana.
· Associated Press
Platner holds Maine campaign event as scandals jolt Senate race
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at an event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Orono, Maine, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Patrick Whittle
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei's open seat will serve as a test for Republicans
David Flippo, right, a Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada’s 2nd district, speaks to attendees of a campaign event in Genoa, Nev., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
· Jessica Hill
Adam Silver ‘thrilled’ that Trump will attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3
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· Christian Arnold
Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump's name from building following federal decision
The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff to remove US President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply with a federal court ruling, according to two people familiar with the directive.
· REUTERS
Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
The Trump administration has hired a convicted January 6th rioter to work inside the Pentagon, in an office that manages classified military operations, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing four people close to the matter.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump says he 'doesn't a need deal' with Iran for enriched uranium, doesn't want to meet Khamenei
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Washington did not need a deal with Iran to get enriched uranium from the country.
· REUTERS
Ceasefires should halt violence, not manage it | The National
To the many Kuwaitis angered by Wednesday’s deadly Iranian attack on their country’s international airport, the notion that there is a credible ceasefire in the Iran war will seem unconvincing. Such doubts about the truce between Washington and Tehran will have been compounded by US President Donald Trump’s remark l…
· The National Editorial
My fellow Cubans will defend their land and their sovereignty | The National
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Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying he accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
· Agence France-Presse
Security planners brace for threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities
Andrew Giuliani, head of the The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, speaks to the press during a briefing, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Miami, about security for the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
· Alanis Thames
Democrats debate for New York City congressional seat
From left, Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg, democratic candidates in New York’s 12th Congressional District, and Errol Louis attend “NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum” at 92NY, on April 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
· Anthony Izaguirre
SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
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· Rachel Carbonell
House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation to give aid to Ukraine, with more than a dozens Republicans defying their leadership to vote in favour of the measure.
· Sareen Habeshian
European companies flee Cuba as US sanctions go into effect
European companies from Spanish hotels to German shipping lines are ending their Cuban operations as Washington on Friday moved to intensify its decades-old embargo, expanding its focus from the regime in Havana to EU business ties to the island.
· Jonas Loesel
Macron weighs his options for wooing Trump at G7: Dinner at Versailles, or maybe golf
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is considering one of the grandest displays of French statecraft in his diplomatic arsenal: a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles.
· Clea Caulcutt, Pauline de Saint Remy
Trump Decries Communism, Says Its 'Breathtaking Popularity' Turns To 'Death, Destruction, Squalor'
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· Tyler Durden
‘Young beautiful woman, never smiles’: Trump attacks journalist again amid battle for CNN
Washington: When Donald Trump targeted CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins in the Oval Office this week, his words struck a familiar, gendered refrain.
· Michael Koziol
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects new allegations of abusive behavior
Platner says claims in New York Times article of physical misconduct and offensive remarks ‘politically motivated’
· Davidsmith
Report: ICE to end reporting deaths of released detainees
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to eliminate reporting deaths of detainees that occur within 30 days of their release, The Washington Post reported based on an internal memo.
· Middleeasteye
CNBC Daily Open: Chips are down — but not for the Dow
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
Trump takes aim at CNN journalist
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US pledges support to embattled Bolivian president
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington on Thursday threw its support behind embattled Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, offering emergency assistance while warning against attempts to topple the government.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump news at a glance: Senate Republicans keep president’s $1.8bn ally payout fund alive – for now
Trump’s plan for an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that could issue financial settlements to people connected to the January 6 insurrection has sparked dissent in his party – key US politics stories from Thursday 4 June at a glance
· Guardian staff
New York Times reports Graham Platner's former girlfriends' allegations
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, greets supporters after speaking at an event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Orono, Maine, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Patrick Whittle
Ukraine aid package passes U.S. House, bucking Republican leaders and Trump
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· Connor O'Brien
How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence
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Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn
US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of keeping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena, which is being constructed at the White House, after the fights as a permanent installation in a video uploaded to TikTok on Tuesday.
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