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International stocks are ahead of the U.S. so far this year—how to add them to your portfolio
For investors, the U.S. has been the place to be in recent years. Over the past decade and a half, the S&P 500 — a measure of the broad U.S. stock market — has returned an annualized 14.2%. The MSCI ACWI ex-USA index, which measures the...

America the Fortress
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Past leaders have imagined the United States as a...

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In 2024, a total of 1,52,992 employees were laid off by 551 companies. Layoffs are very common these days, with big companies like Google, Microsoft, Infosys, and IBM conducting layoffs. Another name that has recently been added to this list is...
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American Tourist, 24, Describes Moment She Survived Sinking Ferry by Smashing Window: 'Didn't Even Think Twice'
NEED TO KNOW A boat in Bali capsized this week while carrying 89 passengers — many of whom were tourists On Wednesday, June 4, a wave struck the back of a ferry off the island of Nusa Lembongan and caused it to capsize, per multiple outlets Lauren...

Bloc Politics Is Reshaping Global Order
The trade talks between China and the US have stalled and the US imposition of tariffs worldwide continues to halt negotiated settlement. It leaves the prospects of global economic stability lingering. The unilateralism of the US has put its...

Is WorldPride DC safe in Trump’s America? The director of security weighs in.
This story was originally published in Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet. WorldPride DC officially began on May 17, but the big party starts later this week and will culminate with a Parade and Street Festival on June 7...

Trump, Hegseth, Rubio: a triple threat to global stability – and Asia
The Indo-Pacific cannot afford to become collateral damage in America’s descent from diplomacy into dysfunction – a decline embodied by Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth’s sabre-rattling and Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco...
What time does Australian Justis Huni fight Fabio Wardley?
Fabio Wardley can move into pole position for a shot at the WBA heavyweight title when he takes on late challenger Justis Huni in a massive homecoming bout tomorrow, live on DAZN. OPETAIA vs SQUEO | SUN 8 JUNE 4PM AEST | Champ Opetaia defends his...
‘We should not take a backwards step’: Littleproud on Australian biosecurity laws
The National Party says Australia's biosecurity should not be used as a bargaining tool for the removal of US tariffs. The Albanese Government is reportedly considering amending rules, making it easier for the US to export beef to Australia, as...

Can the US be relied on? The 'harsh' defence truth Australia must reckon with
For decades, the United States has been a reliable ally to Australia, whose protection has helped to ensure peace in the region. But US President Donald Trump's unpredictable and tough treatment of his nation's allies has raised questions about...

‘America’s Got Talent’ Brings Back An Old Judge For Upcoming Season
America's Got Talent brought back a familiar face for its landmark 20th season, but not all fans are cheering. Videos by Wide Open Country Mel B, the former Spice Girls star and longtime TV personality, rejoined the judging panel this season after...

Op-Ed: Rare earth wars — Australia dragged in not quite screaming
Spread thinly, rare earths are essential in a range of high-tech products key to combatting climate change - Copyright AFP Jim WATSON The rare earths wars have ramped up significantly. You’d never notice that vital resources are even a thing in...

How To Watch: Saudi Arabia vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Qualifier
The Subway Socceroos travel to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia in their final FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifier at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Wednesday 11 June (AEST). The Aussies are on the verge of qualification for a...

Toxic Pesticide Levels Found In Tampons: A Wake-Up Call For Australian Consumers
(MENAFN- GetNews) A recent investigation has found toxic pesticide residues in several well-known tampon brands, raising serious questions about product safety and regulation. Published by The Guardian on 28 May 2025, the findings revealed...

Awe for magnificent whale sharks shines through on Australia's Ningaloo Reef
They're notoriously secretive, so much so that, to this day, scientists aren’t entirely sure how or when they mate and reproduce. They tend to be solitary, but if you were lucky enough to chance upon a group of them, they’d be called ‘a...

The 50-year secret behind the world's 'coolest street' — right here in Australia
Every day, the cannoli are freshly filled with homemade custard at Lucchini Cakes in Melbourne’s Preston. It's just one of the traditional offerings popular with the area's Italian diaspora. "Customers also love our homemade pies and the...

Australia Rejects US Push for Increased Defense Spending
In a recent high-level bilateral exchange following the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urged Australia to significantly boost its defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP – far above current projections....

Australia’s biggest gardening speaker program launches
The Queensland Garden Show has unveiled its much-anticipated program, featuring a powerhouse line-up of gardening royalty, celebrity guests and top chefs, all set to share expert insights and demonstrate paddock-to-plate flavours, as part of...

From Oriental Riviera to Global Asia: Hong Kong in Travel Posters
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Located on the coast of southern China, the territory of Hong Kong spent much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as a British colony, caught, in a quirk of history, between two...

Australian warship accidentally blocked radio, internet to parts of NZ
An Australian warship visiting Wellington accidentally caused internet and radio outages across parts of New Zealand earlier this week. The incident occurred when HMAS Canberra, one of Australia's largest warships, sailed along the country's coast...