Midday News Bulletin 28 June 2025

In this bulletin, The leaders of Australia and New Zealand discuss deeper co-operation with Pacific nations; Thousands gather for the Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory to celebrate First Nations culture; and in cycling, French rider Celia Gery wins stage seven of the wom ...  Show more

Tensions escalate between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz; Australia-New Zealand security talks begin; and Jessica Fox storms back from surgery to win World Cup kayak gold. 

In today’s episode, we cover why Canada is marking a ‘new-era’ for US-Canadian relations, China’s push to enthral global business leaders, the 7.7 magnitude Myanmar earthquake, and Australia's upcoming election. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here:Why the DRC is Offering Trump a Mine ...  Show more

S&P Global’s flash PMI reading hits 26-month high; TikTok strikes back at U.S. divestiture law; China asks Visa, Mastercard to lower fees; campaign donations poured into presidential race in May. 

In today’s episode, we cover the Australian election, US-UK trade talks in Washington, China’s latest response to Trump’s tariffs, and Mexico’s push to ban advertising by foreign governments. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL5LO_mN4Sohttps://www.y ...  Show more

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is being warned if he wants to strengthen New Zealand's security relationship with Australia, he'll need to boost defence spending. Luxon will fly to Sydney on Wednesday, in what will be his first overseas engagement since taking office. He expect ...  Show more