FirstUp: Australia to unveil budget with focus on defence and other headlines today

The Australian government is set to unveil its budget for the financial year 2025-26. This year a special focus will remain on defence spending amid rising geopolitical tensions. The inauguration ceremony of Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko takes place as he begins his seventh term after a controversial election. Meanwhile, the three-day Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 will begin in China read more Anthony Albanese-led Australian government is set to present the nation’s federal budget for the financial year 2025-26. File image/AP It will be a busy Tuesday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, the Anthony Albanese…