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Australia Will Lead COP31 Climate Negotiations as Antalya Summit Opens Nov. 9

November 10, 2026November 6, 2026 by Peter Klausz

Antalya coastline in Turkey, file photo.

Australia, as President of Negotiations, will steer climate talks at COP31 in Antalya from Nov. 9 to 20, while Türkiye holds the presidency in a shared diplomacy arrangement.

Australia’s Central Bank Lifts Rates to 4.85%, an 18-Year High, in Split Vote

November 10, 2026November 6, 2026 by Peter Klausz

Reserve Bank of Australia building in Martin Place, Sydney, file photo.

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.85% on Nov. 3, its fifth increase of 2026, in a 6-3 board vote.