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Parts of the Navy and Air Force budgets drained by the Iran war are set to run out within weeks.
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Congress passes $1.15t bill, tees up funds for US-Iran war

The trillion dollar defence policy bill passed with Republicans steamrolling Democrats, who argued that Congress is failing to restrain the Trump administration’s expansive use of military force.

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The Trump administration has confirmed Australian exports to the US will be hit with a 12.5 per cent tariff, replacing the temporary 10 per cent levy that was due to expire.
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Anthony Albanese suffered a mishap on an Adelaide escalator ahead of his Labor Party conference speech which seemed to focus on the threat of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Rise and fall: Hanson haunts conference as PM missteps

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Senior Australian military officials have skipped a celebration of the People’s Liberation Army held at Canberra’s Chinese embassy (pictured). Inset: Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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ADF leaders snub China’s army bash as missile tensions soar

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An international fracas involving Chinese diplomats has erupted on the sidelines of the Labor Party’s National Conference after The Nightly revealed a Taiwanese representative had been invited to the event. Pictured: Labor National Secretary Paul Erickson.

China ‘furious’ as Taiwanese rep attends Labor conference

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Australia hit with fresh Donald Trump tariff blow.
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Trump slaps 12.5pc tariff on Australian exports

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The United States says it “will hold Iran responsible” if Houthi militia attack Red Sea ships.

Oil back over $100 as Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks in Red Sea

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President Donald Trump, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Why Saudi deal is sparking fears of global nuclear arms race

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2025.

Trump gives Saudi Arabia edict on Israel for nuclear deal

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President Donald Trump, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Why Saudi deal is sparking fears of global nuclear arms race

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2025.

Trump gives Saudi Arabia edict on Israel for nuclear deal

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Oil prices are continuing to surge after more attacks on tankers in the Red Sea.

Oil prices hit $US100 mark after Red Sea attacks

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Senior Australian military officials have skipped a celebration of the People’s Liberation Army held at Canberra’s Chinese embassy (pictured). Inset: Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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ADF leaders snub China’s army bash as missile tensions soar

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