Sydney Airport faces fourth runway close call in a month as probe widens
Australia probes a fourth air traffic control incident at Sydney Airport after two Qantas planes were directed toward the same intersection.
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Guzman y Gomez annual profit jumps 30% on strong Australia network sales
Guzman y Gomez reported a 30% rise in annual underlying profit, driven by strong Australian network sales, sending shares to a near one-year high.
Asian Markets Head for Weekly Losses as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Stay Elevated
Asian shares are set for weekly declines as persistent bond market stress and high oil prices weigh on sentiment.
Hong Kong Court to Rule on Activists Behind Banned Tiananmen Vigil
A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict in the national security trial of two activists who organized the city's annual Tiananmen Square vigil.
EQT Holdings receives second takeover offer in a week, from BGH Capital
BGH Capital proposes A$24.75 per share for EQT Holdings, topping TPG's offer, as the firm faces regulatory and legal headwinds.
US Treasury Sanctions 15 in Ecuador-to-US Cocaine Trafficking Ring
US sanctions 15 linked to Ecuador cocaine trafficking via fishing fleet; naval patrols to triple interdiction.
ACCC takes Subaru Australia to court over repair data access
Australia's competition watchdog sues Subaru's local unit, alleging it breached mandatory repair information sharing rules.
Japan's Core Inflation Quickens in July, Keeping BOJ on Track for September Move
Japan's core CPI rose 1.8% in July, accelerating from June and supporting expectations for a BOJ rate hike in September.
Hong Kong Activists Await Verdict Over Tiananmen Vigil Role
Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan learn their fate Friday over the annual Tiananmen Square vigil, banned since 2020.
China, Indonesia Hold Rare 2+2 Ministerial Talks in Jakarta
Chinese and Indonesian foreign and defence ministers meet in Jakarta for rare 2+2 talks covering security, politics, and economic issues.
US Treasury Chief Warns of Unprecedented Sanctions to Collapse Iran's Economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of the 'greatest coordinated economic isolation' in history to collapse Iran's regime, as Tehran dismisses the threats.
Mariana Dam Compensation Pact Gains 19 More Cities, Covering 45 of 49 Eligible
Nineteen more Brazilian cities, including Mariana, have joined the 170-billion-real compensation deal for the 2015 dam collapse, bringing total participation to 45 of 49 eligible municipalities.
Brazil unveils $444 million AI plan, splits key projects between China and US firms
Brazil announced 2.3 billion reais in AI investments, partnering with Chinese firms in Rio and expecting a US chipmaker for a new supercomputer.
US Army winds down experimental drone unit in Europe
The US Army is ending its specialized drone warfare battalion in Europe, returning the 173rd Airborne Brigade unit to traditional infantry roles.
Thousands of migrants remain in limbo in Spain's Ceuta as authorities scramble
Spain struggles to shelter and process thousands of migrants still in Ceuta weeks after a record border surge.
UN Condemns Russian Strikes on Kyiv, Urges Immediate De-escalation
The UN condemned Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other cities, urging de-escalation and a ceasefire after civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Oil Settles at One-Month High After Trump Warns Iran's Backers
Oil prices rose over 2% to a near one-month high after Trump threatened economic retaliation against nations supporting Iran.
Ceuta migrants face uncertain future as Spanish authorities begin relocation
Spanish authorities have begun relocating migrants from a beach in Ceuta to temporary shelters, but many women and families remain uncertain about their future.
Oil prices jump as Trump unveils 'most crushing' economic pressure on Iran
Oil prices rose over 2% after Trump announced unprecedented economic warfare on Iran, threatening consequences for any country aiding Tehran.
Liev Schreiber Takes Shelter in Kyiv Hospital During Russian Strike
Actor Liev Schreiber sheltered in a Kyiv hospital during a Russian attack, urging renewed Patriot support and praising Ukraine's resilience.