Politics

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, claiming a ‘massive armada’ is en route toward the country and urging its leaders to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons.

The Liberals and Nationals face the prospect of still being divided when Parliament returns next week, despite the Opposition Leader extending an olive branch.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: TikTok said on Tuesday that its app was facing technical problems after users accused the service of suppressing posts related to ICE following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Australia and East Timor have pledged to develop a long-stalled gas project as soon as possible under a new agreement that further cements Australia’s position as the Pacific’s preferred security partner.

The Opposition claimed large payments to the states and other unexplained expenses weren’t disclosed before last year’s election.

Just days after Alex Pretti was killed by US federal agents in Minneapolis, Donald Trump has appeared to rank how ‘bad’ he feels about his death in relation to Renee Good’s. 

Beijing’s envoy to Canberra has described Australia’s resistance to artificial intelligence collaboration as a “great pity” and warned “to turn away from China, is to turn away from opportunities”.

Hours after her name was booed at a Trump rally, US Democrat Ilhan Omar has been attacked on stage by a man wielding a syringe as she gave a speech.

The Chinese ambassador has hinted at fresh economic sanctions against Australia if the Albanese Government proceeds with the forced buyback of Darwin Port from a Beijing-controlled company.

AARON PATRICK: By pretending the Coalition split isn’t a political crisis, the Liberal Party Leader is insulting voters’ intelligence.

David Littleproud has defended his record as leader of the Nationals after one of his backbenchers announced he would challenge for the top job next week. 

As Donald Trump suggested he may ‘de-escalate’ the aggressive operation in Minnesota, he cast blame on Alex Pretti for carrying the legally permitted weapon that was seized from him before he was fatally shot.

The transition from senator to PM is not traditional - but it is also not unprecedented.

Polls are showing support for One Nation is only continuing to climb as conservatives look away from the crumbling Coalition.