Australia
Australian regulator implements electricity price cap
After rising for several days, electricity spot prices triggered implementation of a market price cap yesterday
AustraliaAustralian central bank raises rates sharply
In an unexpectedly sharp rise, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) yesterday increased its benchmark cash rate to 0.85%
AustraliaChina will take risks to intimidate US allies
Australia says a Chinese jet carried out a "dangerous manoeuvre" near an Australian surveillance aircraft
ChinaLabor lacks decisive mandate to face challenges ahead
Labor leader Anthony Albanese was sworn in as prime minister on May 23 after winning the federal election on May 21
AustraliaPacific Islands setback will not deter Beijing
Pacific Island governments have rejected a proposed region-wide trade and security agreement with China
ChinaAustralia's new government leads with foreign policy
New Foreign Secretary Penny Wong travels to Fiji today amid reports that China is stepping up its South Pacific role
AustraliaQuad tech partnership will encounter obstacles
The US government wants closer ties with Japan, Australia and India on a range of tech issues
InternationalAustralia election narrows but Labor hopes hold
Polls published yesterday suggest Labor's lead over the Lib/Nats coalition has shrunk ahead of election day on May 21
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