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Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks fuel oil supply fears

Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks fuel oil supply fears

A key oil pipeline has been shut as reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz fuel concerns about threats to global energy supplies.

Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market

Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market

Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market

Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market

A major gas exporter says it will stop contracting third-party gas for overseas shipments, amid calls for an enforced domestic reservation.

Iran dismisses Trump's Kharg video as 'laughable'

Iran dismisses Trump's Kharg video as 'laughable'

Iran dismisses Trump's Kharg video as 'laughable'

Iran dismisses Trump's Kharg video as 'laughable'

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video of claimed destruction on Iran's Kharg Island.

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Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Donald Trump has maintained his firm stance amid the ongoing US-Canada trade war, saying Canada is one of “the worst countries” in the world to deal with.

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada has clapped back at US tariff hikes with hikes of its own on steel, aluminium, furniture and clothing.

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

After days of intense negotiations, the US and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, worsening an already delicate relationship between the two nations.

Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites

Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites

The number of investment approvals into Australia fell by more than 22 per cent in one year as the government made it harder for foreign investors to buy homes.

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Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Countries supporting Iran face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences", Donald Trump says, in another threat amid a long stalemate in the US's conflict with Tehran.

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

A US advocacy group allied with Donald Trump has warned a media bargaining code could result in new trade tariffs for Australia.

UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire

UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire

UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire

UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire

Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates' claim that it fired ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf, strikes that prompted the UAE to halt trade with Tehran.

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

The European Union hopes to ramp up ‌sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.

Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake

Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake

Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake

Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.

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Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

Australia's former top diplomat to China has offered a clear-eyed assessment of the nations' relationship, which he says will never be truly close.

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.

Fuel diplomacy sends Australia's trade surplus tanking

A surge in fuel and electric vehicle imports in response to the Middle East conflict drove Australia's goods trade surplus to a nine-year low.

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PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

Trading partners have strongly condemned Donald Trump's latest tariffs as unjustified after the US imposed new levies to replace a temporary global tariff.

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

As the fanfare of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit slowly fades, stakeholders say the relationship has been pushed forward, with more room to grow.

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit.

US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally

A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests.

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