The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Australia comes as the 27-nation bloc and the import-reliant nation navigate renewed energy vulnerability
The latest developments in the Middle East are a stark reminder of how interconnected our world is. Shockwaves from the conflict in the Gulf are rapidly spreading across the global economy, driving up oil and gas prices, and pushing up costs for everything from chemicals to fertilisers and food. In this age of mounting geopolitical tension, we must
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Australia on Monday, with hopes a free trade deal can be struck after years of negotiations. It is the EU chief's first trip to Australia since taking office and comes as the bloc and import-reliant nation navigate renewed energy vulnerability sparked by the war in the Middle East. She arrived in Sydney on Monday