Australia Breaking News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) says the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP has adopted a positive opinion, after re‑examination, recommending the European Commission grant marketing authorisation for DAYBU (trofinetide) to treat neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in adults and children aged five and over.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has received firm commitments to raise A$1.5 million before costs through a A$1.25 million share placement and an expected fully underwritten A$0.25 million share purchase plan at A$0.12 per share to fund drilling and exploration at its Diamantina Copper‑Gold Project in Queensland.

The Albanese Government plans to strengthen Australia’s social media minimum age law by giving the eSafety Commissioner broader information‑gathering powers and doubling the maximum penalty for systematic breaches from $49.5 million to $99 million.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX:ETM) says the Greenlandic Government has declined an application by its subsidiary Greenland Minerals A/S to extend exploration licence 2010/02, which covers the Kvanefjeld rare earth project in southern Greenland, and the company is now reviewing the decision with legal advisers.

Australian central bank Assistant Governor Chris Kent said the institution will be better prepared to respond to the next crisis it faces following a review of alternative monetary policy tools. In a speech in Sydney, Kent, who oversees financial markets at the Reserve Bank, said the cash rate target remains the primary and preferred instrument, but additional tools can play an important role during extraordinary times and provide some extra support.

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson breaks down the latest developments.

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) has entered a binding agreement to sell its Edna May Gold Hub, including the ~2.9Mtpa processing plant and regional satellite tenements, to Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) for total consideration of $300 million in cash and shares.

Hawk Resources (ASX:HWK) has reported new lab assays from hole DD26CT004 at its Cactus copper‑gold project in Utah, intersecting 72.9m at 0.36% copper and 2.0ppm silver from 18m below surface and confirming more near surface copper, silver and molybdenum in the Cactus Corridor.

DGR Global (ASX:DGR) is investing A$4,970,296 in Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) to secure a 10% shareholding and the right to nominate a director to Sunstone’s board while it holds at least 10% of Sunstone’s issued capital.

China faces greater uncertainty in forecasting energy demand as structural changes in the economy and the rapid expansion of new industries reshape consumption patterns, according to a top government official.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned that platform trustees overseeing more than A$300 billion in superannuation savings have persistent gaps in risk monitoring, raising concerns about member protection.

From Scotts to Haitians, Boston has been a hotspot for memorable moments during the FIFA World Cup. Boston Globe Social Video Journalist Emily Sweeney joins Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses with hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that has taken over the city.