The latest cost of living figures for September 15 show retiree costs jumped as electricity and insurance prices rose. Almost half of Australians renting in share houses are at least 40 years old. Global fuel price spikes sparked demonstrations across a number of nations. In Syria, cost increases prompted the biggest protests since Assad fell.

Australia is under economic pressure with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report said the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and drained its missile reserves.