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Iran 'can't be trusted' over Hormuz, as talks stalled

Iran 'can't be trusted' over Hormuz, as talks stalled

Efforts to end the Iran war remain stuck as Tehran braces for US strikes and a Gulf ally of Washington warns against believing Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump signals prolonged blockade

'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump signals prolonged blockade

'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump signals prolonged blockade

'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump signals prolonged blockade

President Donald Trump says the United States will continue its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until a nuclear deal is reached with Iran.

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Days of impasse over efforts to end the Iran war have spurred US President Donald Trump to make fresh demands on Tehran or face an extended blockade.

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Iran in 'state of collapse', want strait opened: Trump

Iran in 'state of collapse', want strait opened: Trump

President Donald Trump says Iran has informed the US they are in a "state of collapse" and they want Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Five killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip: medics

Five killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip: medics

Violence in Gaza has continued despite a ceasefire with five Palestinians killed following Israeli air strikes.

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end war

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end war

The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.

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Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal to end war

Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal to end war

Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal to end war

Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal to end war

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again with US President Donald Trump unhappy about the latest proposal from Tehran.

Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to talk

Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to talk

Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to talk

Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to talk

Iran's foreign minister has flown to Moscow to seek Russian support, while Donald Trump says Tehran can phone the US if it wants to discuss ending the war.

Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys' trip

Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys' trip

Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys' trip

Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys' trip

Iran has criticised the US after President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his special envoys to visit Pakistan for peace talks.

Butted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Butted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Butted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Butted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Tete Yengi has suffered a head-butt and a defeat in the final as his hopes of becoming an Australian Asian Champions League winner went crashing.

US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks

US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks

US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks

US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks

President Donald Trump is sending his special negotiators to Pakistan to revive ceasefire talks with Iran, but Tehran's officials don't intend to meet them.

Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp

Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp

Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp

Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp

A group of Australian women and children have left a Syrian refugee camp in a bid to return home.

Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say

At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured in Israeli strikes targeting multiple areas across Gaza.

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Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks 'best' Iran deal

Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.

Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks

Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.

Aussie reaches final of Asia's soccer showpiece

Tete Yengi is aiming to become Australia's first Asian soccer club champion since 2014 after reaching the final with Japan's Zelvia Machida.

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US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain

Iranian leaders are "positively reviewing" participation in peace talks with the US ‌despite earlier ruling them out, as a ceasefire nears its end.

Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia in Gaza Strip

Medics say two people have been killed in separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, as progress on ceasefire deal stalls.

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.

US, Iran cite progress as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz

Neither side has offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on the Iran war, days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran are locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing a move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.

'Outraged': UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed

Two truck drivers who were delivering clean water to people in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire, the UN children's agency says.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz now open after Lebanon deal

Iran's foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is declared open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

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