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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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.
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.
UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.
Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote
Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.
Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar
Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.
‘Bridges next’: Trump threatens more Iranian targets
President Donald Trump is threatening US attacks on Iranian infrastructure while other nations try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Mideast war rages on.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of ‘Easter escalation’
Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.
Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing
Two US fighter jets have been shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation under way while one crew member is missing.
Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot
The race is on to find a US pilot after two planes were shot down over Iran and the Gulf in a dramatic development as the war enters its sixth week.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.
Iran disputes US rescue of crew member from downed jet
A US airman, whose jet was downed, is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says, in an account disputed by Iran.
Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock
Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.
Pope urges peace in world torn by the ‘violence of war’
Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.
Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.
A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.
US, Iran weigh ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears
US and Iran have received a ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump threatens to unleash "hell" if Tehran doesn't make a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars
Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.
Russian attack kills three in Odesa, including toddler
Russia has launched a drone attack on Ukraine's port of Odesa, killing three people including a small child, while Ukraine targeted a key Russian oil port.
Ukrainian drones spark fire at Russian oil terminal
Ukrainian drones have attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply, Russia authorities say.
Trump says Iran can be ‘taken out’ as ceasefire stalls
Donald Trump says Iran could be "taken out" in one night as Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal and the president's deadline to open the Hormuz Strait looms.
Australia turns to key partner to lock in fuel supply
Australia will try to secure more fuel supply when Anthony Albanese jets off for talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
Israeli strike ‘kills 10’ near a Gaza Strip school
Israeli drones have fired missiles into the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, medics say.
Trump to give speech, says Iran leader sought ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is set to make a speech from the White House after saying the United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly".
Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in
After criticising Anthony Albanese for making a national televised speech on the fuel crisis, Angus Taylor has made an address to attack the government.
No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM
Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.
Zelenskiy says talks with US ‘positive’, Russia strikes
Ukraine wants negotiators to pass the offer of an Easter ceasefire on to the Russian side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre
The EU's top diplomat and several foreign ministers are in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine.
King to visit US in April, Buckingham Palace confirms
Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States and Bermuda in late April.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told a briefing at the Pentagon that air strikes are damaging the morale of the Iranian military.
Russia urges Ukraine to clarify Easter truce proposal
A Kremlin spokesman has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to elaborate on a proposal for an Easter ceasefire.