Australian Farmers Demand Stricter Food Labels as Import Competition Intensifies
Producers say current labelling laws obscure the true origin of ingredients, leaving consumers unable to support local agriculture.
By Ben Hargrove
Ben Hargrove
Senior Asia-Pacific Correspondent
Ben Hargrove covers the Asia-Pacific from trade wars to tech regulation to territorial disputes. His reporting emphasizes the region's growing centrality to global affairs.
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Middle East Oil Recovery Could Take Months as Global Markets Brace for Extended Disruption
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, energy analysts warn that restoring Gulf production to pre-conflict levels will require extensive infrastructure repairs and diplomatic coordination.
By Ben Hargrove
The Strait That Still Holds Its Breath: Why Ships Avoid Iran Despite Cease-Fire
Even as diplomatic agreements promise calm, commercial shipping through the world's most critical oil chokepoint remains paralyzed by distrust.
Despite a fragile cease-fire agreement involving Iran, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline as vessel operators remain deeply wary of transiting Iranian coastal waters. The hesitation underscores how geopolitical uncertainty can persist long after diplomatic frameworks are established.
By Ben Hargrove
The Split AI Race: China Leads in Applications, US Dominates Foundation Models
By Ben Hargrove
Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure as Tehran Crisis Drives Moscow's War Profits
Kyiv escalates drone and missile strikes on refineries and export terminals as Persian Gulf tensions send crude prices soaring, filling Kremlin coffers.
By Ben Hargrove
OpenAI Pushes Four-Day Workweek as AI Reshapes Labor Markets
By Ben Hargrove