World

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has issued a stark admission on the eve of the 2026 federal budget: Australia’s housing and tax systems are “not working for a … Read more

For decades, the skyline of Moscow existed as a fortress of perceived invulnerability, a glittering center of power where the horrors of Russia’s periphery were treated … Read more

For the diplomats and policymakers in capitals like Seoul, Canberra and Berlin, the prospect of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President … Read more

Tallinn has long served as the digital blueprint for the modern state, but this May, the focus shifts from Estonia’s own e-governance achievements to the resilience … Read more

For thousands of Portuguese retirees living across Europe and beyond, a specific window on the calendar carries more weight than any holiday or anniversary. Between May … Read more

Emmanuel Macron has long cultivated an image as the intellectual disruptor of European politics—a leader who speaks the language of the youth and envisions a “sovereign … Read more

The fragile silence that had settled over Kyiv for three days vanished Tuesday morning, replaced by the familiar, jarring wail of air-raid sirens. Ukrainian authorities reported … Read more

For years, Abu Dhabi has carefully curated an image as the Middle East’s indispensable mediator—a diplomatic hub where conflicting powers could find common ground and where … Read more