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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the United States has not achieved any of its objectives. (EPA PHOTO)

unrest, conflicts and warVideoCommentsTrump weighs Iran plan to end war as nuclear standoff deepens

The White House says US President Donald Trump and other top officials have met to discuss an Iranian proposal.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the New Bagaining Incentive is moving into the next phase.

PoliticsVideoCommentsAlbanese Government to force big tech to bargain with media

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Government will move the News Bargaining Incentive into its next phase, forcing big tech companies to pay for Australian journalism.

Madeline Cove

Members of Australian families at Roj Camp prepare to leave for Damascus as part of a second repatriation effort by Syrian authorities.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumGovernment’s blunt threat for returning ISIS brides

ISIS brides attempting to make their way back to Australia with several children have been given a stern warning.

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Trump blasts reporter over alleged shooter’s manifesto claim

LIVE UPDATES: Donald Trump lashed out during a televised interview after a reporter read aloud claims from the alleged shooter’s manifesto, triggering a tense exchange on air.

Kimberley Braddish

Donald Trump’s deadly orders as tensions rise in the Middle East.

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‘Shoot and kill’: Trump’s deadly order as tensions spike

LIVE UPDATES: A blunt order from Donald Trump has escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the world’s most critical oil route could tip into open conflict.

Madeline Cove

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Middle EastVideoCommentsPM reveals fuel boost, footage shows Iran ship seizure

RECAP: Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia’s fuel reserves now have 10 more days than when the Iran war began, while Iranian forces have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Anthony Albanese announces more fuel is bound for Australia amid supply concerns.

PoliticsCommentsAlbanese acts on diesel as Middle East uncertainty grows

Australia has secured four extra shiploads of diesel via BP and Viva, further strengthening expected supplies through the end of May and early June.

Katina Curtis

Hezbollah has fired at Israel, citing truce breaches

unrest, conflicts and warVideoCommentsHezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches

Hezbollah says it has launched attacks on Israel after accusing the Israeli army of violating an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran.

Middle EastVideoCommentsThird ship fired at in Hormuz after ceasefire extension

RECAP: A third ship has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire.

Max Corstorphan and Madeline Cove

A woman displaced by the fighting near her home in Marjayoun, Lebanon, carries belongings in plastic bags in Dahiyeh, a suburb south of Beirut.

Middle EastVideoCommentsEverything you need to know about Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The US State Department will host a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, as it tries to broker a deal that would remove a major stumbling block in peace talks with Iran.

Lynsey Chutel

Iran has warned Donald Trump of a 'new threat on the battlefield' as fears grow over peace talks.

Middle EastVideoComments‘New cards’: Iran’s threat as Vance readies for talks

RECAP: Tehran officials have levelled an alarming new threat ahead of peace talks between the US and Iran, while J.D. Vance prepares to fly to Islamabad.

Kimberley Braddish and Max Corstorphan

Iran considers US talks as blockade remains unresolved

Unrest, conflicts and warVideoCommentsIran considers US talks as blockade remains unresolved

An Iranian official says Pakistan is making positive efforts to end a US blockade of Iranian ports and ensure Iran's participation in talks in Islamabad.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says National Cabinet will reconvene ‘in coming days’ to discuss the budget altered by the Middle East war.

Middle EastVideoCommentsNational Cabinet to meet ahead of budget altered by war: PM

RECAP: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says National Cabinet will reconvene ‘in coming days’ to discuss the budget altered by the Middle East war.

Katherine Kraayvanger and Max Corstorphan

CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. April 16, 2026: The next Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) for Australia Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

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Hormuz, AUKUS on the table as new defence chief heads to US

The West Australian can reveal Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is making his first overseas trip since being announced for the military’s top job, amid international efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Andrew Greene

Richard Marles warned that the escalating Middle East tensions could disrupt critical energy supply chains.

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Fuel supply fears grow as Marles responds to Hormuz crisis

Global fuel supply uncertainty has intensified after the Strait of Hormuz shut again, with Richard Marles warning tensions could disrupt energy markets.

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Chris Bowen extends fuel standards as supply crisis fears grow.

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Lower fuel standards extended as supply fears remain

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has extended temporary fuel quality changes to September as global supply pressures continue to create uncertainty.

Madeline Cove

Anthony Albanese is among world leaders pushing to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

PoliticsCommentsPM responds to Hormuz reopening, warns of uncertainty

Anthony Albanese has responded to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the economic impact of the conflict will continue to be felt worldwide.

Madeline Cove

The world’s most critical oil chokepoint has reopened under a US-brokered ceasefire.

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Iran declares Hormuz Strait 'completely open' for ships

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial transit, as backchannel diplomacy points to a potential deal within weeks.

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The Prime Minister has responded to concerns about fuel supply.

PoliticsCommentsPM responds after major oil refinery fire amid supply fears

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed concerns about fuel supply after a major refinery blaze disrupted petrol production.

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Middle EastVideoCommentsLebanon accuses Israel of violating ceasefire just hours in

RECAP: Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of violating the new ceasefire which came into effect at midnight.

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Anthony Albanese has ramped up diplomatic efforts to secure fuel and fertiliser from Asian suppliers. Bianca De Marchi/Pool/ NewsWire

Middle EastVideoCommentsPM cuts Malaysia trip short to face refinery fire fallout

RECAP: After securing 100 million litres of additional diesel imports, Anthony Albanese will head back to Australia early to meet with officials in Geelong.

Troy de Ruyter and Max Corstorphan

Jim Chalmers travels to Washington DC as the Albanese government moves to secure fuel supplies.

PoliticsComments‘All hands on deck’: Urgent fuel talks as war jolts economy

Jim Chalmers says the government has all hands on deck as it seeks to secure Australia’s fuel supplies amid the global oil crisis arising from the war in the Middle East.

Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese and Sultan Hajia Hassanal Bolkiah say their nations are longstanding friends.

Middle EastVideoCommentsPM and Brunei’s Sultan pledge energy, trade cooperation

RECAP: Anthony Albanese and the Sultan of Brunei have signed a document detailing their cooperation efforts to ease supply struggles amid the US-Iran war.

Ava Martin and Max Corstorphan

Starring role for Australia in Iranian propaganda video

Middle EastCommentsStarring role for Australia in Iranian propaganda video

The Australian government’s refusal to join the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is being highlighted in the latest viral Iranian propaganda video featuring LEGO characters.

Andrew Greene