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Israel-Iran conflict raises questions about Australia’s relationship with the US
As the world holds its breath over Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s arm wrestle about whether to drop US “bunker busters” on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Australians have every right to feel confused and concerned.…
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‘It’s time for some co-operative federalism.’ Letters to the editor for June 18
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta.Amber Bracken/Reuters
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Re “Carney accelerates talks with Trump to reach economic-security deal within 30…
Australian government negotiates deal for Darwin Port as Landbridge defends lease
Out at the Darwin Port, the Australian boss of embattled Chinese-owned firm Landbridge pushes back against “myths and mistruths” he says his company has faced for a decade.
From accusations of sinister links to China’s People’s …
Transcript: Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 15, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, and Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 15, 2025.…
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Donald Trump is losing control of American foreign policy
Iran and the US have stood at a crossroads in recent weeks. Down one path lay negotiations that, while difficult, promised benefits to the citizens of both countries. Down the other path, a protracted war that promised little more than destruction.R…
US probing Adani Group link to Iran LPG trade, says report; firm calls it ‘baseless, mischievous’
Prosecutors in the US are investigating whether Indian businessman Gautam Adani’s companies imported Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into India through the Adani Group’s Mundra port, despite US sanctions on Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported …
US defense secretary warns allies of threat from China
SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own …
U.S. defense secretary warns allies of threat from China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his speech during 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore,Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday …
Trump left West Point graduation early. Here’s what we know about rumor he played golf afterward
Claim: Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s May 24, 2025, commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he departed early without honoring a tradition of staying during the diploma ceremony, with a video showing him shortly …
Hegseth: US will stand by Indo-Pacific allies against ‘imminent’ China threat
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defence.……