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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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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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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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Anthony Albanese has dodged questions about whether he’s sought clarification from the Trump administration about the ongoing criticism over Australia’s role in the Strait of Hormuz.

Has Trump asked Albo for Hormuz help? Here’s what we know

Anthony Albanese has dodged questions about whether he’s sought clarification from the Trump administration about the ongoing criticism over Australia’s role in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Donald Trump has singled out Australia again for not supplying military support in the Middle East.

'They were not there': Trump blasts Australia again

The US President has criticised Australia for not supplying military support in the Strait of Hormuz, saying: ‘They were not there when we asked them to be.’

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Trump says a ceasefire is underway and predicts peace.

‘10th war solved’: Trump claims ceasefire breakthrough

The US President says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, as negotiations begin on what he claims could become a lasting peace deal.

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The president is struggling with the consequences of his actions, raging in protest of the fact that for all its firepower, the United States cannot bomb Iran into submission.

Trump is not a president in control of the situation in Iran

The president is struggling with the consequences of his actions, raging in protest of the fact that for all its firepower, the United States cannot bomb Iran into submission.

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As President Donald Trump feud with the Pope continues, he posts a picture of him with Jesus.

Trump’s shock move ramps up feud with Pope Leo

Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of himself being embraced by him.

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Jim Chalmers travels to Washington DC as the Albanese government moves to secure fuel supplies.

‘All hands on deck’: Urgent fuel talks as war jolts economy

Jim Chalmers says the government has all hands on deck as it seeks to secure Australia’s fuel supplies amid the global oil crisis arising from the war in the Middle East.

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King Charles is heading to the US for a four-day visit to mark the anniversary of US independence.

Can King Charles charm Trump? Royal diplomacy begins

King Charles will have a cup of tea and a private meeting with Donald Trump as he attempts to strengthen strained US-UK ties during his four-day American trip.

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