New cost of living data for September 15 indicate pensioner expenses climbed after energy and insurance costs increased. Nearly half of Australians renting in share houses are at least 40 years old. Worldwide fuel price surges triggered protests in several countries. In Syria, price hikes prompted the biggest protests since Assad fell.

Australia faces economic strain with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report found the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpile.