Trump appointee to UN labour agency ‘frozen’ over funding and influence concerns

November 12, 2025 10:43 AM

Trump appointee to UN labour agency ‘frozen’ over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway over the body, multiple sources told Reuters. By unwritten rules, the deputy director general role is held by the biggest donor, the U.S., which pays 22% of the budget Vacant since mid-September, the post was set to be filled by top Trump economic aide, Nels Nordquist. However, U.S. President Don...

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

November 10, 2025 9:49 AM

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

The U.S. Senate on Sunday moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown that has sidelined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel. In a procedural vote, senators advanced a House-passed bill that will be amended to fund the government until January 30 and include a package of three full-year appropriations bills. If the Senate eventually passes the bill, the package still must be approved by the House of Representatives a...

Australian govt confirms $2.2 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues

July 3, 2025 12:34 PM

Australian govt confirms $2.2 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues

The Australian government has confirmed it will contribute A$3.435 billion ($2.25 billion) towards the A$7.1 billion cost of building the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, clearing the way for the start of construction. Queensland taxpayers and private finance will provide the balance of the money for the 17 new and upgraded venues for the Summer Games under the funding deal announced by state and federal governments on Thursday. "The Sydney 2000 Games left an incredible legacy and many A...