The document abolishes tariffs on Australia's industrial exports and European food products. The parties also concluded an agreement on security and defense cooperation.
Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Canberra to discuss a trade agreement. The parties plan to resolve disputes over meat quotas and car tariffs.
Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.
The Trump administration is trying to create an international coalition to counter the Iranian blockade. Most EU and Asian countries express skepticism.
Donald Trump appealed to China and NATO for help in opening the strait. Most countries refrained from sending ships due to the active war.
The special version features a bright yellow color, 19-inch wheels, and a 271 hp engine. The car is equipped with a manual transmission and was released to celebrate a sales anniversary.
Minister Madeleine King affirmed Australia's reliability as a gas supplier amid the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The country is launching a new Scarborough project.
Farmers in Asia and Europe are facing a shortage of diesel for machinery due to the conflict. This will lead to rising food prices and disruption of planting in the world.
Near the Strait of Hormuz, three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles. Israel and Iran exchanged massive strikes, affecting residential areas of Tehran.
Professor Oleh Shvets debunked the myth of seasonal gastritis and named the bacterium Helicobacter pylori as the main cause. The disease is treated with antibiotics.
Australia will provide the UAE with an E-7A reconnaissance aircraft and missiles to protect civilians. A crew of 85 people will ensure the safety of the region's airspace.
Canberra is considering requests for assistance from states affected by Tehran's strikes. Australia will not participate in offensive actions against Iran.
A climate study by scientists from South Korea and Australia has revealed the rapid spread of anomalous heat that instantly dries out the soil. Over the past forty years, the land area suffering from such combined natural disasters has increased from 2.5% to almost 17%.
Australia, France, and 14 other countries have refused to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision was made due to the admission of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
Australia has officially joined the G7 Critical Minerals Alliance. This partnership aims to create a reliable supply chain for lithium, uranium, and iron ore, bypassing China.
It will happen on March 3rd at 13:39 Kyiv time. The full moon got its name due to changes in the weather.
A total lunar eclipse, known as the "Blood Moon," will occur on the night of March 2-3, 2026. This phenomenon will be visible in East Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and North America, while in Ukraine it will be partially visible or not visible at all.
This week, a lunar eclipse in Virgo will occur, and Mercury retrograde will continue, affecting global processes and daily life. Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko told how these events will affect each zodiac sign.
March 2025 will bring a total lunar eclipse on March 3, which will not be visible in Ukraine. The full moon will occur on March 3 at 13:37 Kyiv time, and the new moon on March 19.
The navies of the Philippines, the US, and Japan concluded four-day joint exercises in the South China Sea from February 20 to 26, 2026. The drills strengthened the trilateral defense partnership and interoperability of the fleets.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa stated that the Russian Federation will not succeed in its imperial plans. Ukraine is entering the fifth year of a full-scale war, enduring intense attacks, but continues to resist.
Australia and New Zealand announced new packages of sanctions and additional financial assistance to Kyiv. This happened on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
The Australian government has rejected reports of plans to repatriate dozens of women and children from Syrian camps. Canberra emphasized that national security is a priority, and decisions will be made after individual vetting.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have declared the highest level of emergency due to an uncontrolled bushfire. Residents of settlement A1 are ordered to immediately leave the dangerous area.
A large review of 22 studies has shown that intermittent fasting is no more effective than traditional diets for weight loss. Participants lost approximately the same amount of weight, regardless of the method chosen.
Navid Akram, 24, accused of shooting 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration, appeared in an Australian court. He faces 59 charges, including murder and terrorism.
Australia is allocating US$2. 76 billion for the construction of a shipyard in Osborne for nuclear submarines. The project will create 10,000 jobs, including 5,000 in manufacturing.
