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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade

President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box

Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box

Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box

Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box

Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.

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Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".

Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

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Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

An export deal will allow Australia's two refineries to bring in more fuel to regions hit hardest by petrol and diesel shortages.

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Australia has welcomed a ceasefire deal that will allow more oil to flow from the Middle East but has criticised the US president's threats against civilians.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terror attacks drawing a sharp rebuke.

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Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf ‌states for ‌Ukraine's war against ⁠Russia and is offering air defence expertise.

Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed

Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's head of state Xi Jinping will take place in mid-May, according to the White House.

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Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy is optimistic about further prisoner of war swaps between his country and Russia after talks with the US concluded.

Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates

Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".

'Welcome home Mary': hometown love fit for queen

Denmark's Queen Mary has wrapped her official Australian tour with a hometown visit to Hobart involving ships, art, lobster and a street gathering.

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.

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