US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
The US Commerce Secretary has defended the country's decision to impose tariffs on a group of uninhabited islands, which are ...
Penguins, seals and other wildlife only inhabitants of 2 islands hit with Trump tariffs
Donald Trump issued sweeping tariffs on 'Liberation Day.' Two remote Australian islands were hit with a 10% tariff, despite lacking people or trade.
Penguin memes take flight after Trump tariffs remote island
Donald Trump's tariffs have become a black and white issue on social media, where penguin memes have gone viral after he ...
Pacific braces for conflict, eyes uncertain US position: Peter Apps
On his first tour of Asia last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told service members on the Pacific territory of ...
In the crosshairs of stiff US tariffs, tiny coral islands in the South Pacific and Arctic outposts
Here’s a look at some target territories that have little to no production, exports or role in the global economy.
The Roanoke Times5d
Timmons Group opens new office in downtown Roanoke
Our new office allows us to provide more localized support and to continue our commitment to delivering sustainable and efficient solutions to public and private clients.” Timmons was founded in ...
The Roanoke Times5d
Man charged with child pornography in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division recently received a tip regarding the possession and distribution of child pornography. Investigators were able to launch an ...
The Montana Standard13d
Updated: Suspected bank robber nabbed quickly on I-90 near Butte
A man who allegedly robbed the Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union in Butte around 12:20 p.m. Monday was later apprehended by the Montana Highway Patrol as he drove west of Rocker on ...
Sydney Morning Herald15d
The new Trump threat to Australia-US trade – and it’s not tariffs
Australian beef exports to the US are worth more than $4 billion a year, and Australia is also America’s largest supplier of sheep and goat meat. Separately, American farmers and meat ...
The Australian Financial Review18d
Why US drug giants are so angry about Australia’s PBS
US drugmakers want changes to Australia’s subsidies medicines system. Louie Douvis “I got seven hours’ sleep in three days. In those three days, Obama rang [Malcolm] Turnbull twice to pull ...
SBS18d
Is the election promise of cheaper medicines under threat from US tariffs?
The powerful US pharmaceutical lobby has written to the White House, taking aim at Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), as President Donald Trump mulls over new tariffs. Trump was ...
Toronto Star18d
Evan Solomon, former journalist fired by CBC in art dealer controversy, to run for Liberals in federal election
Former journalist Evan Solomon has announced he will run for the Liberals in the coming federal election. Solomon announced his run on LinkedIn Thursday afternoon, saying he would be leaving his ...