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An elite US force, thousands strong, is reportedly about to be deployed to the Middle East in a sign the war could escalate.
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Anthony Albanese has given the green light on a free-trade deal worth billions after meeting with the EU's chief in Canberra.
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A significant nation is taking drastic measures as oil supplies dwindle while Iran is fearful Donald Trump could be setting a trap". Follow live.
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A country near Australoid has declared a fuel emergency as oil supplies dwindle while Iran is fearful Donald Trump could be setting a trap". Follow live.
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Donald Trump's latest all-caps social media post has stirred up discontent in Israel. Analysts say he's slowly cottoning-on to the reality of the war.
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Atlassian has defended its decision to fire an employee.
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Donald Trump's reported phone call last night generated a buzz around the world. Now he's poured fuel on a rumour about Iran's leadership. Follow live.
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Four ambulances have been set on fire in one of Britain's largest Jewish communities in a suspected anti-Semitic hate crime'.
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Another emergency rescue is underway in Tel Aviv today as civilians wake from another night of terrifying strikes. Follow live.
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Multiple forces both allied and against are rallying as chaos continues to destabilise the globe. Follow live.
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Anthony Albanese has given the green light on a free-trade deal worth billions after meeting with EU's chief in Canberra.
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Benjamin Netanyahu pitched the US-Israel military operation to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a way for Donald Trump to avenge Iran's efforts to kill him.
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Zombie" ships have suddenly surfaced in the shipping chokepoint, amid Iran's ongoing threats to attack any vessels that try to enter.
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When his industry was gutted by brutal job cuts, Steven Scherer went from being a boss at a major news agency to struggling as an Uber driver.
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The EU chief has landed in Australia to put finishing touches on a trade deal that could pump an extra $10bn into the economy each year.
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A major fuel exporter has thrown Australia a lifeline after several shipments scheduled for next month were cancelled.
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The EU chief is in Canberra to finalise an elusive free trade deal worth billions. But not everyone is convinced.
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Boats thought to have been scrapped for parts have been spotted in the shipping chokepoint, amid Iran's ongoing threats to attack any vessels that try to enter.
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Australian shares have sunk again during Monday morning trading, with the ASX now losing $320bn since the start of the US/Iran conflict.
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Donald Trump has claimed productive talks have been held regarding a complete and total" resolution to war but Iran has denied any such talks.
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US President Donald Trump's newest threat to Iran reveals a major sign that he's no longer in control, a top senator says.
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Donald Trump has said he was postponing Iran strikes after productive" talks with the regime - talks which Tehran has denied have happened. Follow live.
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Donald Trump has said he was postponing Iran strikes after productive" talks with the regime - talks which Tehran has denied have happened. Follow live.
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Donald Trump has claimed productive talks have been held regarding a complete and total" resolution to war but Iran has denied any such talks. Follow live.
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Australia is now among 22 countries issuing a stark warning after Iran's actions threaten global energy supply and international security.
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Donald Trump has claimed productive talks have been held regarding a complete and total" resolution to the US' conflict with Iran.
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As US and Israeli attacks continue to ring out in Iran, the regime is planning for a scenario where the war lasts several months. Or even years.
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They may have the US military advantage stacked against them, but Iran has a very important bargaining chip it is exploiting for millions.
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Donald Trump has issued a shocking response to the sudden death of Robert Mueller, the former FBI Director who investigated the US President's ties to Russia.
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US embassies around the world have warned citizens abroad to remain vigilant amid rising global tensions.
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The comments comment after US President Donald Trump said that he was surprised" Australia said no to his request for help in the escalating conflict.
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The World Health Organization has warned strikes around nuclear sites have pushed the war to a perilous stage", as Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline closes in.
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Anthony Albanese is hitting the phone after six fuel tankers scheduled to arrive in Australia next month were cancelled.
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Australia has been warned to brace for extreme implications from the Iran war, with the soaring cost of fuel just the tip of the iceberg.
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An ultra-wealthy mogul's blistering questions travelled the world. Then friends made a call and it all vanished into thin air.
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One country's leader has demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophe, as Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline closes in.
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Iran has threatened to target key infrastructure across the Middle East after Donald Trump gave the country 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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As the global energy crisis reaches Down Under, Aussies are being urged to make some lifestyle sacrifices to offset the oil supply disruption, stemming from the Middle East.
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Iran has threatened to target key infrastructure across the Middle East after Donald Trump gave the country 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran has threatened to target key infrastructure across the Middle East after Donald Trump gave the country 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dramatic video has emerged showing the moment an Iranian missile devastated an Israeli town, which is home to a nuclear facility.
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Dramatic video has emerged showing the moment an Iranian missile devastated an Israeli town, which is home to a nuclear facility.
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The US President has issued a shock deadline to Tehran as the world watches nervously. What happens next could change everything.
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Australia has joined international allies in committing to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, which has been virtually shut by the Iran conflict.
US-Iran war live updates: Australia joins 21 other nations to condemn Iran Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Australia has joined forces with major powers in a dramatic move that could reshape the region's fragile stability.
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A fifth of the world's oil passes through the waterway. Now Iran has shut it down and the US has responded with force.
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Another high-ranking Iranian official has perished in a new wave of relentless strikes on Tehran as the Middle East conflict spirals further.
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Nationals leader Matt Canavan has revealed a surprise years-long ambition about a technology he has criticised.
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The US has launched the longest field artillery strike in Army combat history" and took out" a major facility in Iran after dropping buster" bombs, the military says.
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The US has launched the longest field artillery strike in Army combat history" against Iran and took out" a major facility after dropping buster' bombs", according to the military.