Iran War Live Updates: Kuwaiti Tanker Full of Oil Struck Off Dubai Day After Trump’s Threats
The vessel caught fire and sustained damage, its owner said on Tuesday, adding that there was the potential for an oil spill in surrounding waters. On Monday, President Trump warned Iran that without a deal he would order attacks on infrastructure targets.
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Australia politics live: question time under way; Israeli ambassador defends investigation into Zomi Frankcom’s death
Follow today’s news liveDebit and credit card surcharges to be removed in Australia by OctoberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat’s the trigger for stage three under the national plan?The energy minister, Chris Bowen, says we’re still on stage two of the national plan agreed to at yesterday’s national cabinet, reiterating that so far any cancelled fuel shipments have been replaced (he’s referring to the six tankers that he announced were cancelled on 22 March).The trigger … says ongoing supply disruptions mean we will focus on getting fuel where it’s needed most. Now, ongoing supply disruptions really means the fuel supply to Australia has been impacted. That hasn’t happened.Early on in this conflict, I reached out to counterparts in the region who are our primary suppliers of liquid fuels … I reached out to Korea, to Singapore, to Malaysia, but we’ll continue to do that.We believe we’re reliable, and we ask for reliability in return. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Kuwait issues oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai port
Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker and warns of possible oil spill in surrounding watersTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’Donald Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds (454kg) of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing unnamed US officials.The mission would likely put American forces inside the country for days or longer, the report says.But the president remains generally open to the idea, according to the officials, because it could help accomplish his central goal of preventing Iran from ever making a nuclear weapon.The combined effect of both waterways being shut to commercial traffic from countries that neither the Iranians nor Houthis favour would be devastating.Napoleon Bonaparte’s remark that “the policy of a state lies in its geography” has never seemed more apt. Continue reading...
King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.
'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive
The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".
Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion
The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.
Pentagon denies Hegseth’s broker sought defence investment before Iran war
US Department of Defense demands retraction of report alleging broker sought multimillion-dollar investment for Hegseth.
California Republican sheriff halts inquiry into alleged voter fraud in Prop 50 election
Chad Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff also running for governor, had seized 650,000 ballotsChad Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff, has halted a contentious investigation into a alleged voter fraud that has drawn opposition from the state’s attorney general.The move marks a major reversal for Bianco, a prominent Donald Trump supporter who is one of the top two Republican candidates running for the governorship of California. Continue reading...
White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: US promotes Elon Musk’s X to fight foreign propagandaSign up for the Breaking News US email alertsThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US is about to hit $4, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).This is up 33% from a month ago, when the average price was $2.98 per gallon. It is the highest national average since 2022, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.