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President Infantino will seek re-election in March, FIFA says
Infantino, who had previously announced that he would seek a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign from UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF, after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup and other FIFA events was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July. By Reuters September 7, 2026
US trade war: What if Russian oil is excluded from markets? Envoy Alipov warns ‘world will not cope’
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov stated that the global energy market would struggle without Russian oil and emphasised Russia's readiness to meet India's oil needs amidst sanctions. He criticised pressure tactics from other countries that hinder better deals for India. Russian envoy warns world energy market can't afford exclusion of Russian oil (Images: @AmbRus_India/X, Brian Kushner/MarineTraffic.com)
UAE introduces new VAT rules for crypto payments
The UAE just gave crypto payments a tax rulebook. The Federal Tax Authority issued Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 in mid-July, laying out exactly how businesses must handle digital currency conversions when reporting Value Added Tax. The core requirement: any company receiving crypto as payment for goods or services must convert those
Australian Platform Finder Waves Goodbye to Crypto Trading with Swyftx Switch
Finder is exiting the crypto trading business. According to an announcement, the comparison site will shut down Wallet Ventures, its in-app crypto exchange, on June 19, signing a deal with Swyftx to migrate users to the Brisbane-based platform. The move marks a quiet retreat from a sector Finder once heavily fought to defend. ...
Thousands of Australian sellers get new B2B channel as Amazon Business launches
Amazon Australia has officially launched Amazon Business, a new B2B marketplace designed to make purchasing easier and more cost-effective for Australian businesses of all sizes. This move comes as new YouGov research reveals that 90% of Australian small and medium businesses (SMBs) are struggling with rising operating costs, with over 80% forced to increase prices
Australian Dollar recovers losses amid signs of US scaling back goals for tariff deals
The Australian Dollar rebounds due to improved market sentiment following news of the US scaling back its goals for tariff deal negotiations. China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI climbed to 50.4 in June from 48.3 in May. The US Dollar extends its losing streak due to growing Fed uncertainty and fiscal concerns. The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers
Honey from Australian Stingless Bees Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties, Study Shows
Science & Nature In new research, scientists evaluated the antimicrobial properties and chemical profiles of honey produced by the Australian stingless bee species: Tetragonula...
What is a Shoey? Why Australian parliamentarians sign off with this bizarre beer-drinking tradition?
Shoey, the act of drinking alcohol from a shoe, is one of Australia’s most peculiar and iconic celebratory rituals. Recently, it made headlines again when outgoing Western Australian MP Kyle McGinn concluded his farewell speech in parliament by pulling off his shoe, cracking open a beer, and chugging it from the footwear. Known among his
Australian Crypto Money‑Laundering Ring Brought Down
By Mark Hunter 1 day agoTue Jun 10 2025 07:10:18 Reading Time: 2 minutes Authorities have uncovered a money-laundering scheme that converted over A$190 million into cryptocurrency Four people have been arrested for allegedly using front businesses and digital assets to disguise illicit cash Law enforcement has seized A$21 million in assets, including crypto wallets
Australian Greens Statement On Hazara Community | Mirage News
Australian Greens The Australian Greens support the calls from the Hazara community and international human rights groups to recognise and condemn escalations in violence, the ongoing persecution and acts of genocide against the Hazara ethnic group in Afghanistan. Hazaras have faced a history of repression, violence and structural discrimination by Governments and ruling parties in
Adani’s Australian Port Secures Loan For Refinancing After Credit Risk Warning
Adani’s Australian Port Secures Loan For Refinancing After Credit Risk Warning Adani’s Australian Port Secures Loan For Refinancing After Credit Risk Warning The Adani Group-led North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia is set to secure a private credit loan worth $207 million, just a few months before the due repayment of an existing loan
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President Infantino will seek re-election in March, FIFA says
Infantino, who had previously announced that he would seek a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign from UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF, after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup and other FIFA events was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July. By Reuters September 7, 2026
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US trade war: What if Russian oil is excluded from markets? Envoy Alipov warns ‘world will not cope’
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov stated that the global energy market would struggle without Russian oil and emphasised Russia's readiness to meet India's oil needs amidst sanctions. He criticised pressure tactics from other countries that hinder better deals for India. Russian envoy warns world energy market can't afford exclusion of Russian oil (Images: @AmbRus_India/X, Brian Kushner/MarineTraffic.com)
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UAE introduces new VAT rules for crypto payments
The UAE just gave crypto payments a tax rulebook. The Federal Tax Authority issued Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 in mid-July, laying out exactly how businesses must handle digital currency conversions when reporting Value Added Tax. The core requirement: any company receiving crypto as payment for goods or services must convert those
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BNB Chain prioritizes sustainable business models over gas fee cuts
For half a decade, blockchain networks have been locked in a race to the bottom on gas fees. BNB Chain just stepped off the track. Nina Rong, BNB Chain’s Growth Director, said on September 6 that the network’s priority is no longer reducing transaction costs. Instead, she argued the industry needs to build sustainable business
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DASH Price Eyes $500 Rally as Activity Surges and Financial Integration Expands
The DASH price is gaining bullish momentum as buyers strengthen their control and market activity accelerates. Technical indicators support the recovery, although elevated momentum could bring short-term consolidation. Growing network utility and financial integration further strengthen the cryptocurrency’s broader outlook. At the time of writing, DASH is trading at $66.84 with a 24-hour trading volume