Major global leaders, President Trump and Vladimir Putin, are meeting in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, with financial markets watching closely as Australia navigates complex international relations including its recognition of Palestine and its republican future.
Australia's economic landscape sees Treasurer Jim Chalmers pushing for significant economic reforms to boost productivity by cutting red tape, amidst a record-breaking streak in Australian shares and concerns over global market volatility and the impact of large corporate paydays like Elon Musk's.
Key social and legal reforms are underway in Australia, with new national working-with-children checks being introduced to enhance child safety, while the High Court faces calls to reassess deportation policies for long-term residents and concerns persist regarding drug consumption and the need to safeguard progress in gender equality.
The 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific is commemorated across Australia, prompting reflection on lessons from World War II and the continuing relevance of conflict, even as tragic flash floods claim over 200 lives in India and Pakistan.