Middle East

United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC on May 1.
Business
The Economist

Why UAE’s departure from OPEC may not break the cartel

THE ECONOMIST: The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC highlights longstanding tensions that the war in the Middle East has exacerbated.

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Extensive damage in Jabalia camp, on the northern Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked as Iran says it will not let the US dictate the terms for peace.

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Anthony Albanese says Aussie fuel is secure amid concerns.
Middle East
Madeline Cove

Albanese says fuel secure as King Charles flags AUKUS role

King Charles gifts US President WWII memento from HMS Trump submarine

Chalmers blames soaring inflation on Iran war, warns of more to come

Inflation soared to a near three-year high of 4.6 per cent

Albanese says fuel secure but flags major shift ahead

Gulf states push back on Iran’s Hormuz demands

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The US president says messages from Iran are calling for an end to a blockade of the Hormuz Strait.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Trump claims Iran in collapse as urgent plea revealed

A new claim from US President Donald Trump suggests Iran is on the brink, with a surprising request now at the centre of tensions.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during their meeting in Saint Petersburg.
World
The Washington Post

Putin steps in to broker peace between Iran and US

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to do ‘everything’ possible to bring peace to the Middle East, as talks between Iran and the United States stall.

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US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
World
The New York Times

Trump says he’s not happy with Iran’s Hormuz proposal

President Donald Trump has told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the United States has not achieved any of its objectives. (EPA PHOTO)
Middle East
Staff Writers

Trump weighs Iran plan to end war as nuclear standoff deepens

The White House says US President Donald Trump and other top officials have met to discuss an Iranian proposal.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the New Bagaining Incentive is moving into the next phase.
Politics
Madeline Cove

Albanese Government to force big tech to bargain with media

How the new rules will work for tech giants

‘Full steam ahead’: PM forced to defend AUKUS doubts

‘We are fixing it’: Anika Wells vows crackdown on big tech

New laws target big tech over journalism funding

Historic first as woman to lead Defence Department named

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Members of Australian families at Roj Camp prepare to leave for Damascus as part of a second repatriation effort by Syrian authorities.
Australia
Andrew Greene and Katina Curtis

Government’s blunt threat for returning ISIS brides

ISIS brides attempting to make their way back to Australia with several children have been given a stern warning.

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Middle East
Kimberley Braddish

Trump blasts reporter over alleged shooter’s manifesto claim

Why Wall Street’s not that fussed about oil prices or inflation right now

Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Moscow for talks

Why Trump’s popularity is likely to grow

Trump says Charles will be ‘very safe’ during US visit

Trump lashes out as reporter reads alleged shooter claims

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An Israeli soldier was killed and six more wounded as it continues to trade fire with Hezbollah.
Middle East
Staff Writers

More Lebanon towns evacuated after Israeli soldier dies

Israel has extended a self-declared buffer zone, instructing Lebanese residents of seven towns to evacuate after a soldier was killed.

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US President Donald Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they’re ready to talk peace.
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘There is a telephone’: Trump taunts Iran as war drags on

US President Donald Trump says he is happy to talk peace plans with Iran, but only once they've agreed to no nuclear weapons.

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US President Donald Trump reposted comments from a conservative pundit calling India a "hellhole". (AP PHOTO)
Middle East
Staff Writers

‘Too much work’: Trump cancels peace talks in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his special envoys to visit Pakistan for peace talks following Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's departure.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning that US forces would maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ‘for as long as it takes.’
Middle East
The New York Times

US says Hormuz blockade will remain ‘as long as it takes’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning that US forces would maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ‘for as long as it takes.’

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It has been another volatile week as oil jumped and shares slumped.
Business
Tom Richardson

Oil up, shares down in volatile week as Trump fatigue hits

The worries around the energy supply shock stoking inflation and the cost of living sent the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.7 per cent over the week.

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