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Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates

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

'Welcome home Mary': hometown love fit for queen

'Welcome home Mary': hometown love fit for queen

'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.

Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade

Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade

Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade

Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade

Defence and foreign ministers from Australia and New Zealand have outlined a decade-long military plan as both nations lauded the strong relationship.

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Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

Anthony Albanese has hailed Australia's "great affection" for the Danish royal couple while hosting them ahead of Queen Mary's return to her home town.

Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Economic chiefs from China and the US are set to meet in Paris to clear a path to an anticipated summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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Frederik and Mary visit Australia's best known landmark

Frederik and Mary visit Australia's best known landmark

Frederik and Mary visit Australia's best known landmark

Frederik and Mary visit Australia's best known landmark

Traditional owners have welcomed Queen Mary and King Frederik to Uluru as the royals start a visit aimed at bolstering trade between Australia and Denmark.

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline cleric son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has been named his successor as the US-Israel war with Iran sends oil prices ‌surging.

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Australia is considering whether to send resources to the Middle East to protect against Iranian attacks, but officials are yet to reveal key details.

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China's top diplomat says dialogue with the US is vital for global stability as leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet.

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

A Chinese helicopter has flown too close to an Australian aircraft in the Yellow Sea in an incident described as "unsafe and unprofessional".

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Mark Carney's visit to Australia came at a strategic time to continue his push for middle power co-operation and strike critical minerals investments.

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Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

Australia, Canada can 'set the agenda' on global peace

Australia might not be a major global player but is well-placed to help restore order in a tumultuous world, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says.

No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging

Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.

Canadian PM's visit to build solidarity with Australia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a three-day visit which is set to deepen security and defence ties between the two nations.

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Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East

Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran.

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australia is standing with every day Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region.

'So-called children': Liberals' attack over IS brides

The coalition has hardened its stance on Australian families linked to Islamic state, labelling children in a Syrian refugee camp "ISIS sympathisers".

Winston Peters wants to be Pacific's Trump whisperer

A year after the United States withdrew billions of dollars in foreign assistance, New Zealand is hopeful it can coax fresh investment into the Pacific region.

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.

'Grave allegations': push grows to dump disgraced royal

Australia is leading the charge to dump former prince Andrew from the royal line of succession after a series of damning allegations.

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support.

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