Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions
North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.
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Iran’s Araghchi slams European powers for ‘irrelevance’ in nuclear talks
Foreign minister says regional powers have been 'far more effective' than the European countries.
Filmmaker explains why he backs Francesca Albanese amid pressure to resign
Over 100 artists have signed a letter in support of Francesca Albanese who faces calls to step down as UN rapporteur.
Europe’s Reaction to Rubio: Relief, Up to a Point
The secretary of state was much less caustic in Munich than Vice President JD Vance was a year ago. But European officials said his core message was much the same.
Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open
Exclusive: Delay at Glascoed is latest setback for armed forces and for UK’s capacity to supply shells to UkraineA new factory in Wales seen as crucial to boosting UK munitions production remains unopened more than six months after its planned launch, adding to a string of delays dogging the armed forces.The explosives facility at Glascoed, south Wales, was expected to bring a 16-fold increase in Britain’s capacity to make artillery shells, replenishing dwindling stock and increasing supplies for Ukraine. Continue reading...
Mandating health star ratings is a win. But food lobbies still have too much power over our health
Our food environment has been built to put profit over health — Australians can’t overcome that without stronger regulation and accountabilityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost 13 years ago – and after a decade-long battle between health experts and the food industry – state and federal ministers voted to introduce a health star rating system to help consumers make healthier food choices.It was voluntary, thanks to the food industry being at the bargaining table and the decision-makers being largely food, trade and agriculture ministers (rather than health). Continue reading...
Treasury considering changes to Australia’s contentious tobacco excise, as calls grow for a freeze
The tax has climbed by 60% since 2020 and accounts for three-quarters of the legal cost of a packet of cigarettesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts say a freeze on the federal government’s contentious tobacco excise should be considered, after the Treasury revealed it was modelling the impacts of cigarette prices on demand amid a booming black market.Lachlan Vass, a research manager at the e61 Institute, said the Treasury’s examination of “price elasticity” and demand for tobacco would be a necessary step to costing potential reforms to the excise. Continue reading...
Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer
Consular officials told son of unconscious, critically ill man they could not discuss the situation for ‘privacy’ reasonsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man died in a Balinese hospital just days after the Australian consulate failed to issue an emergency passport that his son says could have saved his life.Wayne Harvey, an expat who had been living on the island since 2018, was 69 years old when he was admitted to the Puri Raharja hospital in Denpasar with suspected appendicitis on Christmas Eve in 2022. Continue reading...
Cricket fans ready for hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash
Supporters of India and Pakistan have flocked to see the highly-anticipated cricket match between archrivals at the ICC.
Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.