A major search and rescue operation is continuing through the night in Texas after flash floods killed at least 24 people and left many girls missing from a Christian summer camp.
Category: International
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to Trigger Most Explosive Inflation Surge in 50 Years?
Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, combining unprecedented levels of federal spending with sweeping new tariffs, is set to reignite inflation on a global scale, according to the chief executive of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.
Explainer: How the IMF Finances Itself and Why it Matters for the Global Economy
The IMF may be best known for lending to crisis-hit countries. But what about its finances? How does it finance its critical functions and cover its operational expenses?
Iran is Considering Closing the Strait of Hormuz – Why This Would be a Major Escalation
Basil Germond, Lancaster University Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran: A Racist, Colonialist Assault on Sovereignty
By Ras Mubarak, Former Member of Parliament, Ghana. The United States (U.S,) under the reckless leadership of President Donald Trump, and the Zionist regime in Israel have once again exposed their imperialist and racist agenda through unprovoked military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025.
How High Can US Debt Go Before It Triggers a Financial Crisis?
rarrarorro/Shutterstock Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney The tax cuts bill currently being debated by the US Senate will add another US$3 trillion (A$4.6 trillion) to US debt. President Donald Trump calls it the “big, beautiful bill”; his erstwhile policy adviser, Elon Musk, called it a “disgusting abomination”.
Who Are Iran’s Allies? And Would Any Help If The US Joins Israel In Its War?
Ali Mamouri, Deakin University As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.
Why Did Israel Defy Trump – and Risk a Major War – by Striking Iran Now? And What Happens Next?
Amin Saikal, Victoria University Alarmed by an intelligence assessment that Iran will be able to produce nuclear weapons within months if not weeks, Israel has launched a massive air campaign aiming to destroy the country’s nuclear program.
US Orders 500,000 Citizens of Four Countries to Leave
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were given special permission to come to the US will be told that they must leave the country immediately.
Global Surgery Costs Revealed – U.S. Leads for Highest Prices, While Canada and Australia Offer the Most Affordable Options
A new study by Compare the Market Australia has revealed that Americans can expect to pay top dollar for most surgeries compared to other nations.