Australia faces a more complex and dangerous world than at any time since the threat of Japanese invasion during the second world war. The global economy is being scrambled by the Trump administration’s weaponization of the trade regime, rising protectionism and efforts to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities. The more...

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Discover Aboriginal Experiences in Australia celebrates the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who lead, teach and nurture culture across Australia – guiding visitors not only through landscapes, but through knowledge systems sustained for more than 65,000 more...

In February of this year, the media in New Zealand both captivated and horrified the public with sensational stories of dog attacks. That line could have been written last week. It wasn’t. It appeared in an article in the New Zealand Law Journal more than two decades ago. The recent attacks that led to the death more...

German tour operators say at least 30,000 customers have been left without travel options after thousands of flights were canceled across the Middle East because of the US-Israel war with Iran. Tens of thousands of people on trips organized by German travel agencies have been affected by US-Israel war with Iran, a more...

Spain says the US and Israel have breached international law, Germany says it's no time to lecture allies. Even legal experts are split. Critics warn that reluctance to call out unlawful conduct could come back to bite. Europe's streets were full of jubilant Iranians from the diaspora this weekend after US-Israeli more...

The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the international legal order. Under international law, these attacks are neither preemptive nor lawful. Israel and the United States launched Operation Shield of Judah and Operation Epic Fury while diplomatic negotiations between Washington and more...

Voices in the new book Kiwis in Climate underline a clear message: climate is now inseparable from strategy and long-term resilience. Climate change is no longer a peripheral issue for boards. It is reshaping the operating environment in which organisations must survive, adapt and grow through physical disruption, more...

Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy shift. DIY solar systems have boomed in Germany and across Europe in recent years, with solar panels showing up on balconies and in backyards. Now, with energy costs rising and the more...

Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and fosters exchange. Travel can sometimes place us in a moral dilemma. A sense of unease may arise from everyday realities — the carbon emissions caused by flying, for more...

The prime minister of Australia was briefly removed from his home after a threat alleging explosives had been planted nearby. The alert was later linked to controversy over a performance by Chinese dance group Shen Yun. A security alert that embroiled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was linked to a more...