Listening is the critical skill to effective management. Aside from the obvious external distractions to overcome, the biggest barrier to effective listening comes from internal limitations which includes listening bias, ego, fatigue or inadequate prioritisation.

At the recent Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore, French President Emmanuel Macron used his keynote address to call for closer ties between European and Asian countries, to ally against what he called ‘spheres of coercion’.

Sitting for long hours can cause issues with circulation, weight gain and impair cognitive ability. Standing up and moving for 5-10 minutes every hour will result in better problem-solving, memory, decision-making, and attention span.

A parliamentary inquiry has found a growth in workplace listening, tracking and data recording devices; often without consent or knowledge. Surveillance can be stressful on employees and an inaccurate measure of productivity and creativity.

Ukrainian pilots face a steep transition curve from Soviet aircraft. Continued support from Denmark and others —including equipment and pilot training—strengthens Ukraine’s adaptation to new platforms in changing environments. More NATO-supplied jets expected this year.

Public perceptions reflect a shift in Pacific power dynamics—Australia is gaining influence through steady diplomacy and aid while US credibility weakens. China's assertiveness grows including expanding policing, security programs visa waivers and increased investment.

In 1917, the USS F-1 sank in a collision off the coast of California, killing most of its crew. Although originally discovered in 1975, researchers had no images of the wreck until very recently.

The new deal means Ukraine will have access to a ‘substantial’ number of long-range German missiles, which will no longer have range restrictions. Russia, meanwhile, has labelled Germany’s assistance to Ukraine a ‘dangerous’ move.

US Navy has applied 3-D printing to manufacture parts. By aligning military engineering and logistics systems to this technology, significant cost and time savings were realised by circumventing the slow traditional supply chain, with capability enhanced.

Alliance leader Mark Rutte warned European NATO countries to increase defence spending because Russia could be in a position to mount a successful attack against a NATO member within the next three to five years.