The speaker of Iran’s parliament issued a direct threat to close the Strait of Hormuz again if a U.S. naval blockade continues, marking one of […]
Month: April 2026
Europe to accelerate effort to secure Hormuz despite Trump’s order to stay away
PARIS — European leaders pledged to rapidly ramp up a multinational effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it would reopen the vital […]
How Maltese migrants united to build a Queensland sugarcane legacy
Long before they were cast in bronze, a group of Maltese migrants quietly reshaped who would own farmland across north Queensland. …See More
Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reached
US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached…See More
Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?
Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues…See More
ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
During a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Guterres warned that international law was falling […]
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how […]
US Quietly Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Market Turmoil, Policy Confusion
The United States has again temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil, issuing a new waiver that allows certain shipments already at sea to be delivered […]
Collingwood escape after Carlton youngster Talor Bynrne misses shot after the siren to draw the game
The gutted first-year forward’s teammates rushed to him after missing the chance to pull off a miracle…See More
New Australia defense strategy ignores US elephant in the room
Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that. The biggest headline from the document is the additional […]
Hormuz standoff sets a tense tone for Trump-Xi meet
The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and […]