Northern Territory government announces privately operated prison
The Northern Territory government has announced a privately funded prison as it continues its crackdown on crime.
Day: August 17, 2026
Iranian economy in ‘very bad way’ as it struggles to export oil
ASPI External Contributor Mark Watson says the Iranian economy is in a very bad state. “There is no doubt the Iranian economy is in a very bad way,” Mr Watson told News24. “The currency has collapsed; it’s struggling to get its oil exports out.”
Albanese says Labor will always defend superannuation as One Nation push for changes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor will always defend superannuation. “Labor built universal superannuation, Labor has strengthened it, and Labor will always defend it,” Mr Albanese said during Question Time on Monday. “We made sure that lower-income workers and young Australians can retire with bigger super balances. “Superannuation has assisted … Read More
Rita Panahi roasts Chelsea Handler over embarrassing Roe v Wade gaffe
News24 host Rita Panahi has reacted to a clip of Chelsea Handler, which she says shows how “ignorant” the comedian and actress is.
‘I am not happy’: Trump slashes South Korea drills to appease Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump has ordered Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, saying the exercises send a “totally inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea and citing his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong Un.
Hamas pledges to disarm Gaza in shock development after Kushner meeting
Hamas leaders reportedly told the White House they remain committed to disarming and demilitarising Gaza in a surprise breakthrough. Jared Kushner pressed the terror group for concrete action during a 90-minute meeting in Egypt, warning words alone would not cut it. The group reportedly agreed it would surrender its weapons, … Read More
Trump breaks out into iconic dance at Long Island rally
Watch US President Donald Trump dance to YMCA at the end of his Long Island rally.
Strait of Hormuz set to become a US territory: Trump
US President Donald Trump has declared he will soon designate the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, telling a rally in Garden City, New York, the move would happen “after we finish defeating Iran”.
Desperate Iran offers citizens bounty for capturing and killing US soldiers
Iran has become desperate, offering a $30,000 USD bounty for the killing and capture of US soldiers as Strait of Hormuz peace talks grind to a halt.
Why Didn’t Selena Gomez Invest More Of Her Own Money Into Her Startup? Top Forbes Editor Explains
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Executive Editor of Forbes Luisa Kroll spoke about Selena Gomez’ personal investment into her mental health startup, Wondermind. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com