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Last update: 10 hours agoQuad Push: Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi unveiled a fresh push on Indo-Pacific infrastructure, energy security and critical minerals, including a Fiji port pilot and plans to connect Pacific islands via undersea cables by 2026. AI Jobs Reality Check: OpenAI’s Sam Altman says he was “delighted to be wrong” about an AI jobs apocalypse, arguing entry-level white-collar roles haven’t vanished as fast as feared. Election Integrity: Nigeria’s INEC warned media to stop spreading fake news and premature results ahead of the Ekiti governorship vote, urging fact-checking and reliance on official sources. Data Centres vs Power: Greenpeace challenges Australia’s data-centre boom, warning projects could add heavy new load to the grid and questioning gas-powered plans. Local Pressure Points: ACT firearms reforms face scrutiny over consultation, while a new survey flags mounting financial pressure on tradies—one in three firms may cut staff or apprentices. Security & Diplomacy: Trump’s Iran talks are drawing pushback from Republican hawks worried a deal could leave Iran able to threaten the region and choke Strait of Hormuz trade.
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