Politics

President Donald Trump has nominated former Sydney councillor, Nick Adams, to be the new US Ambassador to Malaysia.

Trump taps MAGA-loving ex-Sydney councillor for plum role

A former Sydney councillor who reinvented himself as a MAGA-aligned influencer in the United States has been tapped by President Donald Trump as his pick for ambassador to Malaysia.

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The would-be assassin was killed after he shot at Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in 2024. (AP PHOTO)

Secret Service agents on duty during Trump assassination bid punished

The US Secret Service ‘has taken many steps to ensure such an event can never be repeated’ it says of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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Economists warn that Trump’s changes to the economy may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

Trump says he’s making America more competitive, but is he?

Economists and industry experts warn that Trump’s sweeping changes to the economy and the country may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik, a barre instructor and fitness influencer.

Is Pilates the new culture war battleground?

From ‘Pilates arms’ to political backlash, a viral post by a 24-year-old influencer has sparked a fierce debate about what fitness really promotes.

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President Donald Trump is seeking “deals” with countries before higher tariffs land on August 1.

Why Trump’s definition of ‘trade deal’ is expansive

The definition of ‘trade deal’ seems to be different for Trump, with the president using the term to describe pretty much anything he wants.

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The Coalition says more details are needed after documents revealed Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd exchanged words with Donald Trump at a Florida golf club.

Rudd’s surprise meeting with US President revealed

The Coalition says more details are needed after documents revealed Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd exchanged words with Donald Trump at a Florida golf club.

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Under Special Envoy Jillian Segal’s plan to combat anti-Semitism, universities must be accountable.

Unis on notice under bold new anti-Semitism plan

Unis await the Government’s response after a landmark plan to combat anti-Semitism put them on notice and called for Federal funding to be withheld or stripped if they fail to adequately stamp out the hatred.

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As antisemitic attacks escalate across Australia, a bold national plan has been released.

Anti-Semitism is no longer hidden, and neither can we be

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: Australia is facing a dangerous rise in anti-Semitism, and the government’s new plan must be a turning point, not just a promise.

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Australia’s AUKUS sub deal is under review.

Australia may have to speed up sub-building, warns top Brit

The UK’s special envoy for AUKUS has played down fears about the Pentagon’s review of the trilateral nuclear-powered submarine program.

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Anthony Albanese is heading to China before he meets with Donald Trump.

Trump World: Where allies are met with a closed fist

MARK RILEY: When an Aussie PM can expect a warmer welcome in Beijing than Washington, we’re in unusual times.

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JACKSON HEWETT: The Dead Cat Bounce saying feels very appropriate right now 

Are markets too complacent on tariffs impact

JACKSON HEWETT: The Dead Cat Bounce saying feels very appropriate right now 

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Penny Wong distances Australia from US tariffs, pledges long-term support for Southeast Asia.

Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

At a major regional summit, Penny Wong outlines Australia’s vision for its role in Southeast Asia, balancing alliances, responding to shifting power, and reinforcing long-term commitments.

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THE ECONOMIST: The US is treading water as the economic impact of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have been delayed but not averted.

US can’t dodge the consequences of rising tariffs forever

THE ECONOMIST: The US is treading water as the economic impact of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have been delayed but not averted.

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US President Donald Trump is intensifying his trade war.

Tariff war: Trump takes aim at global rivals of all sizes

US President Donald Trump is intensifying his trade war by threatening hefty tariffs on a wide range of countries, in an uncompromising approach that targets nations regardless of their size or influence.

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