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.
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Russia’s Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf states for Ukraine's war against Russia and is offering air defence expertise.
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.
Tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s ‘victory’
Massive fireballs have lit up the sky over the Gulf as Iranian attacks on oil tankers flout President Donald Trump's claim the US has won its war with Tehran.
World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war
A global energy watchdog has released a record emergency release of crude as it warns the US-Israeli war on Iran is causing the biggest oil shock in history.
Explosions in Tehran as Israel launches wave of strikes
Intense air strikes have landed around Iran's capital after
Trump threatens to cripple crucial Iranian oil hub
US forces have "obliterated" military targets on an island vital to Iran's oil network, Donald Trump says, as he issues an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens to cripple crucial Iranian oil hub
US forces have "obliterated" military targets on an island vital to Iran's oil network, Donald Trump says, as he issues an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
Hungary threatens to derail EU’s new Russia sanctions
Hungary is blocking the EU's latest sanctions plan against Russia, and it's also holding up new aid for Ukraine four years after Russia invaded.
Major search for missing fisherman as empty boat found
An air and sea search for a fisherman whose boat was found empty almost 40km offshore has been extended.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE
Saudi Arabia has warned Abu Dhabi against backing separatists in Yemen, hours after bombing a Yemeni port over a weapons shipment that arrived from the UAE.
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted
US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.
Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape
A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay says he escaped the overturned vessel by swimming out through a window underwater.
Search for survivors after attack on ship in Red Sea
Rescuers are searching for survivors of a cargo ship that sank in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels in an attack that left four of the crew dead.
Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping
Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.
Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel has taken command of a charity vessel trying to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, detaining Greta Thunberg and other activists on board.
Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge
Two people have died and at least 17 have been injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit New York's Brooklyn Bridge.
Port becomes political football but is ‘not for sale’
A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.
US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
‘Cruise from hell’ passengers reimbursed and then some
Passengers will get back about double what they paid for a storm-affected P&O cruise from Australia to the south Pacific.
Australia accused of ‘hyping’ Chinese naval drills
China has hosed down complaints about live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, saying its actions were lawful.
Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy
Travel times are decreasing with maritime advancement, but accelerating movement can have implications for Indigenous people's connection to Country.
Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch
Finnish authorities have detained a Russia-linked ship as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables.
Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships
Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.
Water alert as lifesavers try to stem record drownings
Lifesavers are calling on Victorians to be prepared and brush up on water safety before they go swimming, as they launch their summer patrol season.
China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit
Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.
Extremely lucky yacht duo ‘glad to be back’ on dry land
Rescuers battled massive seas to pluck two "extremely lucky" crew members to safety from a yacht stricken off the NSW south coast.
Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths
The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry will no longer have to pay a $75,000 fine over the deaths of 16 polo ponies after appealing to the Supreme Court.
Manslaughter probe into deadly sinking of luxury yacht
An initial investigation into manslaughter has been opened as families mourn seven people killed when a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.