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President Donald Trump arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for a two-day summit with ChinaÕs leader, Xi Jinping. The summit between the leaders of the United States and China in Beijing this week represents a pivotal moment for a global economy that has been upended by war and trade tension over the past year. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

What to watch out for during pivotal US-China summit

The summit between the leaders of the United States and China in Beijing this week represents an important moment for a global economy that has been upended by war and trade tension.

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President Donald Trump has touched down in Beijing ahead of bilateral talks with his counterpart. (AP PHOTO)

Trump, Musk attempting to win big in high-stakes China visit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in China for a historic and high-stakes trip to meet President Xi Jinping, with trade, tariffs, Taiwan, Iran and weapons deals all on the agenda.

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Property tax changes could lead to higher rent prices, a property expert has warned.

Renters warned about dire consequence of housing policy change

One expert says the Albanese Government’s estimations are way off the mark.

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Britain's King Charles has delivered a speech at the reopening of the UK Parliament.

UK PM’s leadership woes overshadow parliament’s opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership woes.

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Britain's King Charles has delivered a speech at the reopening of the UK Parliament.

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.

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Angus Taylor prepares for Budget reply.

Angus Taylor brands Labor Budget an ‘assault on aspiration’

Angus Taylor will use his Budget reply speech to launch an aggressive Coalition reset focused on tax relief, migration and housing affordability after Labor’s Budget.

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NSW ramps up free healthcare as Chris Minns braces for winter hospital surge.

NSW’s free healthcare push before winter hits hard

Families in one Australian state could save up to $1200 on healthcare as authorities seek to ‘meet people where they are’.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is ready for the ‘liar’ accusations.

Chalmers braced for ‘liar’ accusations after budget backflip

Jim Chalmers knew he would be branded a liar as he prepared the budget that he and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have now conceded more than 39 times backflipped on election promises.

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Albanese’s Labor has demonstrated it has placed its naked pursuit of power above principle, honesty and accountability.

Destruction of trust is Budget’s biggest cost

Albanese’s Labor has demonstrated it has placed its naked pursuit of power above principle, honesty and accountability.

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CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. May 13, 2026: Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses the National Press Club at Parliament House, delivering his definitive post-budget roadmap. One day after handing down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, Dr Chalmers defended the government's "ambitious but responsible" fiscal settings amidst ongoing global volatility and the "fourth economic shock" of trade tensions. The Treasurerââ¬â¢s address focused on the "Intergenerational Fairness" package, which includes landmark reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) aimed at rebalancing the housing market for younger Australians. He argued that the $64 billion in total budget savings and the $10 billion fuel security package are critical to building national resilience and sovereignty. The session, which included a robust Q&A with the press gallery, underscored the Treasurerââ¬â¢s commitment to the "Fourth Economy" transitionââ¬âa strategy designed to foster productivity and long-term stability in an increasingly uncertain global environment. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

Albanese, Chalmers knew what they were doing with the Budget

Jim Chalmers knew he would be branded a liar as he prepared the budget. He and the Prime Minister conceded 39 times on Wednesday that they backflipped on their election promise.

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Leading public policy think tank the Grattan Institute believes the impact on property prices from the Government’s taxation changes is likely to be muted.

First-home buyer woes still not solved despite overhaul

Experts remain cautious over how much controversial Budget tax hikes on investors will do to help younger people buy their first home.

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Labor’s budget pivots foreign spending away from global organisations to fund more programs in the Pacific.

Labor’s Budget cash splash targets China’s backyard

Australia has pivoted foreign spending away from global organisations to help fund more programs in the Pacific as the competition for strategic influence the region intensifies.

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Voters can forgive politicians for lying. But the taxation changes could trigger big falls in property prices that hurt millions.

How the Budget could turn voters against Anthony Albanese

AARON PATRICK: Voters can forgive politicians for lying. But the taxation changes could trigger big falls in property prices that hurt millions.

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