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As Labor's national conference continues, critics argue it has allowed little room for dissent, with key issues like gas, gambling and AUKUS largely resolved before being publicly debated on the conference floor. Backbencher Ed Husic is among those calling for more robust debate.

The ASEAN Regional Summit is wrapping up in Manila, where Australia has raised concerns about Chinese military action in the region. Tensions over the South China Sea and recent missile testing in the Pacific have drawn condemnation from Australia, which says regional stability relies on a balance of power

Australia’s jobs market continues to defy expectations, with more than 76,000 jobs created in the latest month as the unemployment rate held at 4.4 per cent and workforce participation climbed to its highest level in a year.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Faraz Syed, Senior Economist at Citi Australia, about what the strong labour market means for the outlook for interest rates. Plus, Ben Clark from TMS Private Wealth unpacks a mixed day on the ASX, where gains in materials and energy helped lift the market despite weakness in technology and healthcare following the jobs data.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi forces have declared an immediate maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to choke off the strategic sea route and further destabilise global energy markets. With US-Iran tensions already at a boiling point, will this latest escalation plunge the Middle East into a broader regional war? Plus, from satire to a massive student uprising, could India’s “Cockroach" movement test Modi’s power? And the post-World Cup baby craze sweeping Peru.

Australia is preparing to introduce a new national emergency warning system, designed to deliver critical alerts faster and more reliably during disasters. Whether it's a bushfire, flood or cyclone, timely warnings can give people precious time to act. Ahead of its first nationwide test, we take a closer look at how it works, what Australians can expect and why some emergency agencies still have concerns about the rollout.