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 A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. Iran has backflipped on its agreement to reopen the Strait, after the United States imposed a counter-blockade on the major oil route. 

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz in response to US blockade

Iran has backflipped on its agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after the United States imposed a counter-blockade on the major oil route. 

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Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.

Fuel pump prices to ease amid Iran war breakthrough

Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.

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Chris Bowen extends fuel standards as supply crisis fears grow.

Lower fuel standards extended as supply fears remain

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has extended temporary fuel quality changes to September as global supply pressures continue to create uncertainty.

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Anthony Albanese is among world leaders pushing to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

PM responds to Hormuz reopening, warns of uncertainty

Anthony Albanese has responded to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the economic impact of the conflict will continue to be felt worldwide.

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A goodbye video posted by Kevin Rudd signals the end of his tenure.

Kevin Rudd marks end of US posting with emotional message

Kevin Rudd has shared a parting message after concluding his Washington posting as Australia’s ambassador to the US.

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Questions on human rights records and Russian oil hang over Anthony Albanese's fuel supply deals.

Compromises mount in Albanese’s urgent global fuel hunt

As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.

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Anthony Albanese is among world leaders pushing to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Albanese joins urgent talks after Iran declares Hormuz open

Australia has joined a meeting of about 50 world leaders to organise an international mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing trade disruptions.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel agreed to a Lebanon truce at the request of the US.

Trump stuns Israel with abrupt Lebanon bombing halt

The US President has taken an unusually tough stance on Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while signalling progress toward a wider deal involving Iran.

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The world’s most critical oil chokepoint has reopened under a US-brokered ceasefire.

Iran declares Hormuz Strait 'completely open' for ships

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial transit, as backchannel diplomacy points to a potential deal within weeks.

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Trump should put Iran’s regime to a fundamental choice: It can have an economy. Or the regime can attempt to have a nuclear program while trying to control the Strait of Hormuz. But it can’t have both.

How Trump can wrap up the war with Iran

Trump should put Iran’s regime to a fundamental choice: It can have an economy. Or the regime can attempt to have a nuclear program while trying to control the Strait of Hormuz. But it can’t have both.

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A mural depicting the Straight of Hormuz in Tehran, April 13, 2026. As the United States imposes a blockade of Iranian ports, pressure is mounting on Beijing to push Tehran to accept terms that will end the war and the global energy crisis.

Why China won’t lean hard on Iran to end war, energy crisis

NEW YORK TIMES: As the US imposes a blockade of Iranian ports, pressure mounts on Beijing to push Tehran to accept terms that will end the war and the global energy crisis.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Ready for war? Defence community calls for detail, not panic

Politicians are ready to level with the public about how prepare for military conflict after years of mounting frustration from the Defence community over the government’s refusal to discuss risks candidly.

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Hezbollah supporters in Beirut celebrate ceasefire with Israel as it takes effect.

Celebratory gun blasts greet first day of Lebanon ceasefire

Gun blasts greeted revellers as clocks ticked past midnight on day one of the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after Israel agreed to the deal.

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A man is set to face court after explosive materials were seized by police in a home in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

Shock discovery as police find explosives at man’s home

The police bomb response unit attended the scene and identified ‘volatile explosive materials’.

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A contract for the Navy’s $10 billion Mogami warship program will be ‘signed’ this weekend — but figures close to the project claim it was already quietly inked by officials last month.

Fresh claims emerge in Australia, Japan $10b warship deal

A contract for the Navy’s $10 billion Mogami warship program will be ‘signed’ this weekend — but figures close to the project claim it was already quietly inked by officials last month.

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