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Penny Wong says Australia still hopeful of securing tariff exemptions

What does an ideal world look like for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump? In a word: ugly.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Reduced US military support is a huge blow to Ukraine and Europe, and an affront to historic allies, whose warriors mingled blood on the battlefields for America

Update: President Trump has already issued an exemption for automakers on the 25-percent tariffs for Canada and Mexico. Speaking to the press on March 5, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump issued a month exemption for automakers, provided they comply with terms of the US- Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…

VOLODYMYR Zelenskyy has said he is willing to “work under” Donald Trump’s leadership to achieve peace.

Despite their clear distinction from commercial banks, credit unions continue to face the looming threat of increased taxation.

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2024 committed US$16.2 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 33% above an inflation-adjusted $12.2 billion in 2023, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations. Media mogul…

Ukraine-backers in Congress and President Zelenskyy are hopeful a minerals pact can be salvaged after his Oval Office spat with Trump.

It's Tariff Tuesday here in North America, and you know what that means: The auto industry is in full-on freak-out mode wondering what the heck it's going to do with huge increases in component and vehicle prices on the horizon. And all of it will have a profound effect on…