POLITICS

UK Parliament To Debate Law Phasing Out Smoking

Sunak's proposal would make it an offence for anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 to be sold tobacco products
The UK parliament will on Tuesday kick off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned legislation to prevent young people from ever smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.
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Former US president Donald Trump is seen in New York City on March 25, 2024

Trump Posts $175 Million Bond In Civil Fraud Case

Embattled former US president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding asset seizures while his case winds through the appeals process.
Donald Trump, who is not suspending his campaign to return to the White House in November

In April Fools' Joke, Trump Says He Is Suspending His Campaign

You might argue it's a cruel joke no matter what side of American politics you fall on: Donald Trump sent a message to supporters Monday that appeared to announce he was suspending his reelection campaign, but it turned out to be an April Fools' fundraising bid.
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles (R) and Britain's Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps take part in a signing ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on March 21, 2024

UK And Australia Sign New Defense Pact

The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defense agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine program with the United States.
US President Joe Biden speaks at the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona

Biden Unveils Almost $20 Bn For Intel To Boost US Chip Production

US President Joe Biden unveiled almost $20 billion in grants and loans Wednesday for Intel's domestic chip-making plants -- his administration's biggest investment yet in the sector as he takes on China's chip dominance and sells his economic achievements over election rival Donald Trump.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (R) met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Canberra on Wednesday

Australia Hosts China FM, Sees 'Stability' In Ties

China and Australia claimed to have stabilised long-strained relations after talks in Canberra on Wednesday, despite tensions over a high-profile prisoner, trade and China's crackdowns in Hong Kong and elsewhere remaining evident.
US President Joe Biden speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Washoe Democratic Party Office in Reno, Nevada

Biden Says Trump Hates Latinos, In Pitch For Key Vote

US President Joe Biden accused election rival Donald Trump of despising Latinos as the incumbent visited the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona on Tuesday, seeking to shore up support from the crucial demographic himself.

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