IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession
An extreme scenario in which the Iran conflict lingers could push the global economy to the brink of recession, the International Monetary Fund says.
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Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports
President Donald Trump is talking up the chances of the Iran war ending amid revived peace talks, while US forces continue their blockade of Iranian ports.
Ukraine and Germany to team up to boost drone defences
Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly produce drones and other defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced on a visit to Berlin.
Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post as feud with pope escalates
A now-deleted post on Donald Trump's Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.
Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant after truce
Ukraine has targeted a Russian ammonia facility in Cherepovets, about 400km north of Moscow, in a long-range drone attack.
US, Iran may resume talks despite port blockade
Efforts are under way for a second round of US-Iran talks that might resume within days as the showdown in the Strait of Hormuz showdown endures.
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Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky
Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.
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More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel
The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.
Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal
Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.
Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet
A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is in Pakistan to join Iranian government ministers and officials for peace talks.
Ukraine, Russia approach 32-hour truce with doubts
Ukraine's foreign minister is urging Russia to extend a planned ceasefire beyond Easter.
Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers
National diesel reserves inch higher as the federal government confirms 57 tankers are on their way to Australian shores.
Shut strait and Lebanon fighting strains US-Iran truce
Iran and the US are set for talks while their truce remains shaky, as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire and Tehran keeps its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian forces ‘shot down drones during Iran war’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has acknowledged for the first time Ukraine's role helping countries down Iranian drones during the Middle East war.
Israeli fire kills school girl in Gaza, medics say
A young schoolgirl was hit and killed by an Israeli bullet, health officials say, as teachers in Gaza struggle to hold classes in tents.
ADF boss weighs in on Middle East military capabilities
The head of Australia's military has pushed back on suggestions the country would not have the capability to send a navy ship to the Middle East.
Israel seeks talks with Lebanon as Iran truce teeters
The US-Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance with Israel seeking peace talks with Lebanon, while Donald Trump demands the free flow of oil through the region.
Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter.
One dead as Russian drones strike substation in Odesa
A large private energy company in Ukraine says one of its substations has been damaged, as Odesa has been under Russian attack "almost round the clock".
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including journalist
The Hamas-run government media office has condemned the reported killing of an an al-Jazeera journalist in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
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World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again
The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.
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Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy
US President Donald Trump's fragile ceasefire is teetering as Israel continues it bombardment of Lebanon and Iran continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait
Iran, the US and Israel have reached a two-week truce as President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats and Tehran pauses its blockade of a vital waterway.
Trump chided over ‘extraordinary’ Iran war threats
Australia has welcomed a ceasefire deal that will allow more oil to flow from the Middle East but has criticised the US president's threats against civilians.
Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials
Two Libyan officials say Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and have used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean.
Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell
There are hopes the prosecution of Australia's most decorated living soldier will spark a global reckoning on crimes committed in a war-torn nation.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Iran's foreign minister says ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the next two weeks under co-ordination from Iran's military.