‘Creeping politicisation’: One in five federal board roles held by political appointees
A Grattan Institute analysis of federal government board positions shows 21 per cent had direct political connections, described as a form of “grey corruption”.
Biden announces $100M in U.S. aid for Palestinian hospitals, restoring aid cut under Trump
President Biden on Friday announced $100 million in U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals that treat Palestinians, as his administration moves to restore much of the aid for Palestinians that…
In West Bank, Biden embraces ‘two states for two peoples’
U.S. President Biden acknowledged Friday that an independent state for Palestinians “can seem so far away” as he confronted hopelessness about the stagnant peace process during a visit to the…
China ties moving in the right direction
Major sticking points remain but Canberra and Beijing do seem to be making a concerted effort to mend relations.
Biden says the U.S. won’t ‘wait forever’ for an Iran nuclear deal
President Biden on Thursday would not give a deadline to reach a nuclear deal with Iran but warned the rogue Islamic nation that the U.S. won’t wait forever.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
Pro-life groups urge Congress to spurn push for abortion clinics on federal land
Nearly 40 leading pro-life groups called on Congress to reject proposals to set up abortion facilities on federal lands in an effort to sidestep red-state restrictions, arguing that such a…
