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Oil markets were suitably unimpressed by Mr Trump’s latest promise.

Can Donald Trump really reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

The blockade remains, the war began 65 days ago, and the President still has to deal with the question of Iran’s uranium.

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At a time of rising global tension, Australia and Japan are being urged to move beyond optics and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Australia, Japan ties need more than photo ops

LATIKA M BOURKE: Big statements and warm optics aside, questions remain over whether Australia and Japan are delivering real action.

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Donald Trump was holding a small business event in the White House when it was briefly locked down.

Chaos near White House after shots fired triggers lockdown

The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance went through the area not long before the shooting.

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As strikes hit the UAE, flights are circling, diverting or turning back.

Flight chaos as new war move sparks fresh warning

Flights are being diverted, airspace is under pressure and explosions have been heard across the UAE as the Middle East conflict intensifies.

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Rudy Giuliani was once known as "America's Mayor" for his response to the 9/11 attacks.

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani’s condition worsened by 9/11

A spokesperson said he developed a restrictive airway disease after 9/11 which ‘adds complications’ to respiratory illnesses.

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Drone attacks have shattered a period of calm in the UAE since a ceasefire took effect.

Iran attack sets UAE oil hub ablaze in major escalation

A drone strike has ignited a major UAE oil hub, with missiles intercepted overhead and fears rising of a wider Gulf escalation.

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Admiral Samuel Paparo, China, US, navy

Top US commander visits Aus, sounds alarm on China threat

ANDREW GREENE: A top US commander has arrived in Australia for talks after warning America lacks the naval strength to counter China’s growing aggression.

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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is fighting for his life in hospital.

‘America’s Mayor’ hospitalised as fears grow over condition

US President Donald Trump has sent his message of support to the former New York City mayor, calling him a ‘true warrior’.

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Donald Trump warning rattles Hormuz flashpoint.

‘Dealt with forcefully’: Trump ups stakes in Hormuz crisis

A blunt warning from President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears of escalation as the US prepares to escort ships through the volatile waterway.

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Iran hasn't paid a big enough price for the US to accept their peace deal, says President Trump.

Trump says Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price'

US President Donald Trump says he is unlikely to accept the latest peace deal from Tehran, saying Iran hasn't ‘paid a big enough price’ yet.

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A giant banner depicting the Strait of Hormuz is displayed n Tehran, with the lips of Donald Trump.

Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal; Trump dissatisfied

Iran reportedly wants to postpone discussions about its nuclear program for a later date, while prioritising an agreement with the US on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

Why Trump is the one without the cards at the poker table

Donald Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

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Donald Trump said "on a human basis," he did not prefer a military course of action in Iran. (AP PHOTO)

Trump: New Iran plan 'disjointed', US won't leave early

US President Donald Trump says ‌the ⁠United States ​will not exit ⁠its confrontation with ‌Iran ​early ‘and ​then have ‌the ​problem arise in three ​more ​years’.

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