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Mar 3, 2026 - World

Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competitionThousands of delegates will arrive in Beijing this week for China’s annual Two Sessions, one of the most important events in the country’s political calendar and a rare opportunity for the global media to see Beijing’s top lawmakers up close.The Two Sessions” are concurrent gatherings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body. Continue reading...

Mar 3, 2026 - World

State laws had limited sharing of information with parents about gender identity of trans students in public schoolsThe US supreme court has decided to block a series of California laws that can limit the sharing of information with parents about the gender identity of transgender students in public ​schools. This ruling marks a victory for parents who challenged these protections on religious and due process grounds.The emergency request was granted on Monday and the decision was made along party lines, with the three liberal justices dissenting. Continue reading...

Mar 3, 2026 - World

Michele Bullock not ‘making a prediction’, but cites rise in oil prices due to attacks on Iran and tight labour market as factors in possible cash rate riseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock, says there is a “live” chance of a rate hike in two weeks’ time, as the central bank frets that a “prolonged” oil price spike as a result of the attacks on Iran will make it harder to bring inflation under control.Investors and economists had largely discounted the chance of a move at the upcoming board meeting on 16-17 March, believing that the RBA would wait for the next quarterly inflation report before a likely hike in May. Continue reading...

Mar 3, 2026 - World

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran, but left the option open, saying "we'll go...

Mar 3, 2026 - World

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Monday his decision to keep Britain out of the US and Israel's initial strikes against Iran following criticism from President Donald Trump.