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.
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Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed
Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Zelenskiy says Russia preparing major attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of planning a major attack on Ukraine.
Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia
The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.
Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen
Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry.
Iran denies talks with US after Trump postpones strikes
Iranian officials have denied that Iran held talks with the US, just hours after President Donald Trump claimed "very good and productive conversations".
Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power stations
US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, delaying power plant strikes after "productive" talks with Tehran.
ASX tumbles to lowest level since May as war drags on
Australia's mining sector is under renewed pressure, after gold tumbled to a two-month low as oil prices skyrocket and hammer hopes for global growth.
Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens
Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.