Families of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon have been advised to leave, as the government cites unpredictable security tensions in the Middle East. The Australian government has also offered voluntary departures to its diplomats' dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar, it said on the Smart Traveller website on Wednesday....

The United States imported more goods from Taiwan than from China for the first time in decades, as tariffs and booming AI demand reshaped trade flows. According to the Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. imports from China fell nearly 44% year-over-year in December 2025 to $21.1 billion, while imports from Taiwan more than doubled to $24.7 billion. The shift has been driven largely by risin...

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed a disturbing discovery that took place shortly after she entered the role. During an appearance on the PBD Podcast, Noem said that some DHS staff members had installed spyware on her phones and computers....

The world sits on the edge of another global conflict. “WWIII: The Documentary & Interview Series” chronicles the current flashpoints of conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East through exclusive interviews with military, financial, and geopolitical experts, placing them within the cyclical rise and fall of empire that have marked all civilizations throughout history....