The White House has refuted US media claims regarding the imminent departures of Pete Hegseth, the White House Chief of Staff, and Mark Rubio, the Secretary of State. Reports suggested calls for Hegseth's replacement and a potential impeachment vote, while Rubio was rumoured to be preparing a presidential campaign.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian citizens to adopt austerity measures, including working from home and restricting international travel, in response to increased global energy prices caused by the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. The directive, aimed at conserving foreign exchange and reducing fuel consumption, comes as India faces significant economic strain from the conflict, which has disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia's right-wing One Nation party achieved a significant electoral victory, winning its first-ever federal lower house seat in the Farrer by-election. This result signals a potential shift away from traditional political parties, despite not impacting the Labor government's parliamentary majority.
