US deploys Marines as Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war
US Marines have been deployed to the Middle East as the war with Iran stretches into a fifth week and Yemen's Houthis enter the fray with attacks on Israel.
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Ukraine agrees military co-operation with UAE and Qatar
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, looking to raise funds to invest in weapons production in Ukraine.
Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms
Business groups have urged the government to cut the road-user charge for trucks, but not the fuel excise for all motorists.
Free rides for some as petrol pump pain continues
Free public transport will be offered across two states to offset petrol price pain and soaring demand amid the global oil crisis.
Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar’s civil war
An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.
Trump extends deadline for striking Iran’s power plants
President Donald Trump has delayed a threatened strike on Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, after Tehran rejected a US ceasefire plan.
Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel
Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.
Drivers urged to nab ‘undersold fuel’ as costs spike
Data on fuel has revealed which capital cities are offering the cheapest and most expensive prices as motorists are urged to use an "undersold" option.
Ukraine hits oil facilities, keeping pressure on Russia
Following heavy Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says pressure on Moscow needs to be maintained.
Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade
Australia is brushing aside criticism from US President Donald Trump for not being a help in the war in the Middle East.
Australia to be ‘overprepared’ for ongoing fuel woes
Australians are being urged to use common sense instead of stockpiling petrol and diesel as the government proposes new powers to secure supplies.
Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of war
A missile has been fired at Israel from Yemen for the first time since the start of the war in Iran one month ago.
Board of Peace aims to disarm Hamas over eight months
Hamas is weighing a proposal to give up its weapons in the Gaza Strip, a concession that would clear the way for a US plan for rebuilding the territory.
Four killed, several injured in Russian drone attacks
Russian drone attacks on Odesa and Kryvyi Rig have killed several people and damage civilian infrastructure as the war in Ukraine grinds on.
Israeli army kills three men in Gaza Strip, medics say
Medics say two adult brothers have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a neighbourhood east of Gaza City.
Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks ‘fake news’
Iran has fired more missiles at Israel and trashed President Donald Trump's claim the US is in talks to end the war, saying he's just manipulating the markets.
Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack
Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine and is stepping up attacks along the front in signs that its spring offensive has begun.
Trump cites Iran progress, US proposes plan to end war
US, Israeli and Iranian strikes continue in the Middle East, even as Washington is preparing to send more troops to the region.
Vast Russian daytime drone strike kills three, hurts 30
Russia continues to ramp up its attacks on Ukraine, raining down missiles on busy towns in the middle of the day.
Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol
Innovative fuel-saving ideas are being tossed up to tackle Australia's shortages as the Iran war throws global oil trade into chaos and prices soar.
Iran has US ceasefire plan but dismisses idea of talks
Iran's military has mocked US attempts at a ceasefire deal, vowing "not now, not ever" even as it receives Washington's plan for talks to end the war.
Big Ukraine attack on Russia a day after deadly strikes
Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones on targets in Russia, in what's described as the heaviest drone assault by Kyiv's forces since the war began.
Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain
Fresh produce is likely to go up in price as higher fuel costs flow through the nation's supply chains, but relief to petrol shortages is on the way.
US ceasefire plan under review but no talks, Iran says
Iran is contradicting President Donald Trump claim that it's angling for a peace deal, saying it's looking at a US ceasefire proposal but doesn't want talks.
Russia shoots down almost 400 Ukrainian drones
Russia is reporting that it has shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack across its regions and Crimea.
Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation
Australia's inflation rate will peak higher than previously forecast, as surging oil costs cause consumer prices to increase, a Paris-based policy body says.
Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report
The Kremlin has reportedly confirmed a pause on peace talks over Ukraine, adding the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.
Israel reopens Gaza Strip crossing amid new truce push
Some wounded residents of the Gaza Strip will be able to leave the enclave after Israeli authorities opened the Rafah crossing.
Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery, blasts boom over Tehran
Israel and Iran have launched fresh attacks on each other, a day after Tehran struck an Israeli oil refinery.
Aussies urged to work from home to save precious fuel
As dozens of servos run dry of petrol and diesel, the nation's road commuters are being told to go slower or even stay at home to ease the pain of fuel shocks.
Zelenskiy says new Ukraine peace talks planned in US
A Ukrainian negotiating team is on its way to the United States for weekend talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.