Politics

A former Australian ambassador to the United States says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the Middle East conflict escalates.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Two men who had been watching Islamic State group propaganda have been arrested after the explosive device was thrown at a right wing group.

After years of supporting Russia, the Iranian regime has to change, says Estonian Foreign Minister on the eve of diplomatic visit to Australia.

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Fox News has apologised after a video aired during coverage of a solemn military ceremony sparked criticism online.

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, warning the company rushed into a deal to deploy its AI models on Pentagon networks.

A state premier was warned a heavy-handed police response after the Bondi terror attack could worsen social cohesion.

WATCH: Dramatic scenes have unfolded on the Gold Coast as protesters surrounded a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team after their Asian Cup exit.

Two Palestinians travelling in a car near a Gaza City university have been killed in an Israeli air strike, with several others wounded in the area.

Australia is considering a request for military assistance from Persian Gulf nations, as one senior Albanese government figure has privately forecast the future of the war.

As oil shipments stagnate while shipping lanes are closed in the Middle East, petrol prices are surging, raising the possibility of a hike in inflation.

Australia won't involve its troops in the war on Iran, but it could provide other aid for Middle East allies hit with missile and drone strikes.

Two Iranian MPs have criticised President Masoud Pezeshkian for apologising to neighbouring countries over attacks in recent days.

Saudi Arabia is open to any form of mediation aimed at de-escalation of the war in Iran, but warns it will fight back if it is attacked.