A senior Iranian commander said Tehran’s forces would attack any ship trying to pass through the strait. Source: axios.com

For decades, moving “across the ditch” to Australia has been an easy option for New Zealanders seeking higher pay and broader prospects. There’s no visa required and it’s just a quick, three-hour flight separating the two countries. Source: bloomberg.com

China set its lowest economic growth target in decades on Thursday, announcing it would aim for 4.5-5% expansion for 2026, as the world’s second-largest economy grapples with weak domestic demand and an uncertain global outlook. Source: cnn.com

It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023. Source: bbc.com

Early 2026 data have painted an economy on steady footing at the start of the year—but with risks from stubborn inflation, a job market that has slowed, and heightened uncertainty about economic policy. Source: wsj.com

The top Republican in the U.S. Congress said on Wednesday he was not ​concerned that economic fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could overshadow Republican messaging on affordability in ‌the November midterm elections. Source: reuters.com