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Fears over catastrophic China scenario
China is emerging as a pivotal player in the Gulf conflict, with fears of a calamitous scenario growing amid the US blockade.
Help for businesses blindsided by Iran
The Albanese government has launched a specialist team to help Australian exporters navigate the Middle East shipping chaos.
‘Grave provocation’: Tensions between Japan and North Korea soar over nuclear program
North Korea has accused Japan of a grave provocation" after Tokyo opposed its nuclear program.
Underground nightmare emerging from Iran
Iran has been quietly using the ceasefire period to prepare itself for renewed fighting, according to these telling satellite images.
‘We don’t know’: Big call on Hormuz help
Angus Taylor is calling on Anthony Albanese to be upfront about requests to help in the blocked Middle East maritime chokepoint strangling a fifth of the world's oil.
Iran’s new threat stuns entire Middle East
Frustrated by the American blockade of its ports, Iran's military has now issued a dramatic new threat to the global economy.
Trump posts another AI Jesus photo
Donald Trump re-posted an AI-generated image of himself and Jesus, just days after a controversy in which he was accused of blasphemy".
Iran war could trigger global recession, IMF warns
The Treasurer has issued a stark warning after emergency talks as an international body reveals three scenarios that could reshape the world.
‘WILL NOT YIELD’: US ally tells Trump where to go despite war ‘pressure’
The UK PM has defiantly said I'm not going to change my mind" despite Donald Trump threatening to tear up a trade deal over Iran. Follow live.
Albo’s war tribute amid fuel diplomacy blitz
The Prime Minister has made a touching tribute to Australian soldiers, as he embarks on the next leg of his fuel diplomacy blitz.
‘PERMANENTLY OPEN’: Trump on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz is permanently open' after China intervenes.
‘Angry’: Key ally turns on Trump
Trump has threatened to tear up a trade deal with the UK after criticism from its Chancellor.
Trump’s wild excuse for ‘Jesus’ image
You may have thought Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo couldn't get any weirder. But get a load of his explanation for this AI image.
‘Angry’: Key ally turns on Trump
Once touted as having a special relationship" with the US, one country has well and truly had enough.
‘You don’t want that’: Trump’s grim forecast
While again insisting the war with Iran is very close" to being over, Donald Trump has made a striking claim about his decision to start it.
Saudi Arabia urging Trump against blockade as Iran threatens new target
Cracks are beginning to show among US allies in the Middle East as attention turns back to another chokepoint in Iran's sights.
More than 60 Palestinians found crammed in garbage truck at border in Israel
Unbelievable footage captures the moment authorities made a disturbing discovery during a routine checkpoint inspection.
‘Clock is ticking’: Grim recession warning
An inflation mentality" that could soon flood the Australian economy has sparked fears of an imminent recession, a leading economist warns.
’You’re killing kids!’: US Vice President heckled
Having returned to America after leading the fruitless negotiations with Iran, US Vice President J.D. Vance managed to find a member of the public who wasn't happy to welcome him back.
Fury at ‘Trump’-style migrant plan
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has issued a call to his former party after Angus Taylor revealed the Coalition's Trump-style migrant plan.
Europe snubs Trump, new row erupts
Europe's biggest countries are holding urgent talks to discuss plans for the Strait of Hormuz - plans that apparently exclude the US altogether.
Huge call on Aus ships in Strait of Hormuz
Australia will join 40 countries in international talks to mull over taking a major step to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Shocked by her’: Trump turns on leader
The US president has spectacularly fallen out with a leader he was once warm with calling the PM's comments unacceptable". Follow live.
Towering Tongan star to clash with his idol
Taniela Paseka worshipped Jason Taumalolo when he was growing up, but that will mean nothing when the Sea Eagles giant takes on his Tongan teammate.
‘SHOCKED BY HER’: Donald Trump turns on world leader, major ally
The US president has spectacularly fallen out with a leader he was once warm with calling the PM unacceptable" while China is testing the US in the strait. Follow live.
‘DANGEROUS’: China defies US with risky move in face of blockade
China has appeared to defy the US with one of it's sanctioned tankers sailing through the strait. While JD Vance has taken a pot shot at the pope. Follow live.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Saudi Arabia urging Trump against blockade as Iran threatens new target
Cracks are beginning to show among US allies in the Middle East as attention turns back to another chokepoint in Iran's sights.
Wars spur big ADF change worth billions
As drones reshape the way wars are fought across the globe, Australia is pumping billions into building and designing more.
Trump’s feud with the Pope gets weird
First he unleashed a furious tirade against Pope Leo on social media. Then Donald Trump, seemingly still angry, decided to get a bit weirder.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Still ‘too risky’ to traverse Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s blockade
Donald Trump's bold, open-ended plan to choke Iran is already presenting some major loopholes with billions in cargo on the line.
Fury at ‘Trump’-style migrant plan
Angus Taylor has been accused of playing Trumpian politics after he outlined the Coalition's hardline immigration policy platform.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Aussie councils to raise rates as Middle East war drives diesel costs
Aussie families face a brutal new hit to household budgets as the Middle East crisis forces councils into a painful move.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Aussie councils to raise rates as Middle East war drives diesel costs
Aussie families face a brutal new hit to household budgets as a global crisis forces councils into a move that will hurt from July. Follow live.
Trump’s heir suffers back-to-back humiliations
The runaway favourite to take Donald Trump's place when he leaves politics at the end of his term has just endured a week from hell.
‘Uncertainty’: Albo’s next move in fuel crisis
Fresh off the heels of a trip to Singapore, Anthony Albanese is heading to two other major fuel exporters in search of supply guarantees.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Trump Jesus image sparks blasphemy fury from conservatives, US energy chief warns fuel prices to surge
Qantas has revealed it will slash domestic flights over the next two months and likely be forced to hike prices as the Iran war sends the price of jet fuel skyrocketing.
‘Recession doorstep’: Economist rings alarm bells
The Australian economy faces an inflation mentality' raising fears of a recession, one prominent economist has warned, if the US-Iran war continues.
Missing Ayatollah’s ‘disfiguring’ injuries
Iran's new Supreme Leader is badly disfigured following an air strike that killed his father, a new report has claimed.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Trump Jesus image sparks blasphemy fury from conservatives, US energy chief warns fuel prices to surge
A dire prediction from Washington has sent shockwaves through Australia as experts reveal what's really coming for motorists. Follow live.
Trump’s brutal blow amid ally’s ‘painful’ loss
Donald Trump's favourite European leader has been thrown out of power after 16 years, even after stacking the deck in his own favour.
US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: Trump Jesus image sparks blasphemy fury from conservatives, US prepares to blockade Iranian ports
The Commander-in-Chief faces fierce backlash after posting a controversial AI image. His explanation only made things worse. Follow live.
Pope shuts down Trump feud
Tensions in the Middle East are reaching another critical point, as the clock ticks towards a planned US blockade of Iranian ports.
‘SYSTEM OF KILL’: Trump issues chilling warning as blockade takes effect
The US blockade of Iran's ports has taken effect as Donald Trump warns Tehran its attack ships" will be immediately eliminated" if they approach.
‘SYSTEM OF KILL’: Trump issues chilling warning as blockade takes effect
The US blockade of Iran's ports has taken effect as Donald Trump warns Tehran to keep its attack ships" at bay or be immediately eliminated".
‘WE WILL FIGHT’: Iran’s ominous threat to Trump as countdown begins
Tensions in the Middle East are reaching another critical point, as the clock ticks towards a planned US blockade of Iranian ports.
Pope shuts down Trump feud
The Pope has immediately shut down disparaging comments from Donald Trump, pointing out a very big hole in his justification for the war.
Trump hangs out at UFC as Iran talks collapse
A former British prime minister has warned Europe it's badly misjudged the situation.
‘Disappointing’: Aus reacts to US-Iran talks
Top-ranking US and Iranian officials have emerged from peace talks without a deal, leaving the world with no end date for the Middle East conflict.
‘Terminal collapse’ fears as Trump closes in
The Pope has immediately shut down disparaging comments from Donald Trump, pointing out a very big hole in his justification for the war.
Scramble amid ‘food security timebomb’
Australia is scrambling to find new fertiliser sources amid a supply crunch sparked by the Iran war.
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