Politics

The potential indictment of the 94-year-old former president of Cuba Raul Castro is expected to focus on the downing of aircraft.

Under changes hidden in the fine print of Labor’s Budget unveiled on Tuesday night, income generated by discretionary testamentary trusts would be subject to a minimum 30 per cent tax rate.

THE ECONOMIST: The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

US President Donald Trump has issued a shock response to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s insult to the US, as a battle for global dominance takes shape.

The highly-scripted Chinese leader plunged right away into setting boundaries for future relations between the US and China.

The Albanese government has revealed where some key fuel supplies are headed after confirming more shipments are en route to Australia.

Xi Jinping’s warning to the US came during Donald Trump’s ‘make or break’ visit to China and should be seen as a message to the entire world.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Angus Taylor has finally given the Coalition a political direction but his aggressive reset on tax, migration and energy comes with major risks.

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington DC.

A parliamentary inquiry will hear from those at the forefront of disability services as the NDIS tightens eligibility to cut spending.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a sweeping economic vision for Australia involving major tax reform and deep cuts to the nation's migrant intake.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says he and US President Donald Trump have backed creating a ‘constructive, strategically stable relationship’.

One of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs has slammed Labor’s budget and said they would never have started a global empire under the new capital gains tax rules.

US President Donald Trump has labelled talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as ‘extremely positive and productive’ during a state dinner between the two countries on Thursday evening.