'Big mistake': Why President Trump's plan to 'take Cuba' may be a major miscalculation
18/03/2026 | 11 mins.
As the humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba worsens, US President Donald Trump has announced he plans on "taking" the Caribbean island. Desperate for relief from a US-imposed blockade, Cuban citizens and members of the diaspora say that while they're hopeful for change, they're fearful of the US agenda.
New mining CEOs, plus markets brace for US rates decision
18/03/2026 | 8 mins.
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEck about the day's market action including the latest global interest rate expectations and what it means for investments, while BHP announces who will replace CEO Mike Henry.
Government ditches plan for SBS hub in multicultural Western Sydney
18/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Plans to build a production hub for the Special Broadcasting Service in Western Sydney will no longer go ahead. The government has indicated its decision has been made in the context of the current fiscal environment.
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
18/03/2026 | 7 mins.
A top U-S counterterrorism official has resigned over the war in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO allies and Australia, saying the U-S no longer needs their assistance. And Israel's military says it'll continue to target Iranian leaders.
Zelenskyy, Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine as world's attention turns to Iran
18/03/2026 | 6 mins.
The war in Ukraine is intersecting with rising instability in the Middle East and pressure on global energy supplies. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in London, warning modern warfare is rapidly evolving and pushing for deeper defence cooperation. At the same time, the EU is moving to resolve an oil dispute threatening support for Kyiv.
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