Gold Coast morning briefing

UK-Ukraine AI weapons pact and a big week for markets

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‘Who started the fire?’ UK backs Ukraine with seismic deal on AI weapons
The UK has backed Ukraine with a seismic deal on AI weapons, also agreeing to share confidential missile designs so Ukraine can make the weapons inside their country to counter Russian airstrikes.
brisbanetimes.com.au
US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to isolate Iran from the world
The US has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran from the world, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying countries would be given deadlines to cease all financial interactions with the Iranian regime or face secondary sanctions.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks
The ASX is set to edge up while Wall Street is weighed down by tech stocks, with US stocks drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
brisbanetimes.com.au
These suburbs may never be the same as Melbourne’s population soars to 10 million
Planners have weighed in on what Melbourne might look like by 2101 as its population soars towards 10 million, exploring whether the city grows up or out.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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