Today
Trump’s F-bomb shows he still has lessons to learn on the Middle East
Since the rebuke, Iran and Israel’s truce seems to be holding. But peace in that region is never easy and the US president should wait before claiming victory.
Yesterday
Israel-Iran ceasefire ‘violated’ within hours
The surprise resumption of hostilities came after relief that both sides had accepted Donald Trump’s plan to end the latest conflict roiling the Middle East.
Republicans, Democrats urge Hegseth to back AUKUS
A bipartisan coalition of powerful Congressmen has gone in to bat for AUKUS, assuring the Defence Secretary there are enough US submarines for Australia.
Why Trump’s MAGA voters may be pro-war after all
Opinion may still change if the US finds itself in a long, drawn-out war, but it may have been wrong to think the president’s base would be turned off by strikes on Iran.
This Month
Operation Midnight Hammer: How the US strikes on Iran unfolded
The United States used misdirection and stealth to conduct precision strikes on Iran that seemed to take the Islamic Republic by surprise. Here is a timeline of events.
Iran vows retaliation after Trump ‘obliterates’ nuclear ambitions
Iran said the United States has crossed all red lines, but Donald Trump warned Iran can choose between peace and tragedy if it attacks US interests.
‘Scarce resources’: AUKUS submarine sales at risk from Pentagon review
Insiders say the most likely outcome of a Pentagon review on AUKUS is a push for more money, but a meaningful risk to Australia’s nuclear submarine plans remains.
Trump was holding back on Iran. Then he took a phone call
The Islamic Republic has become a lot weaker recently, and the US president and Benjamin Netanyahu know it. Both gave victorious press conferences on Saturday.
Europe, Iran set for high-level talks to defuse conflict
As the conflict enters its second week, European foreign ministers are set to meet Iranian officials in Switzerland to push to defuse its war with Israel.
The 3 things Albanese should tell Trump to save AUKUS
Australian taxpayers have already sent hundreds of millions to the US for submarines. More money would help save the deal, but there are other arguments too.
Trump’s ‘revenge tax’ on super funds, companies may be delayed
Updates to Trump’s “big beautiful bill” have pushed out the start date of punitive new taxes by 12 months.
Iran warns US involvement would risk ‘all-out war’
The official’s comment came as Iran and Israel exchanged fire for a sixth day after Donald Trump met his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict.
Trump goads Iran for now, but soon he has to make a choice
After spending the morning trolling on Truth Social, the president held talks in the White House over another Middle East war. The world awaits his next move.
BHP-Rio copper mega project in US gets environmental green light
Resolution Copper, a joint venture between the two mining giants, had been in limbo after the Biden administration rescinded an earlier approval.
From parade to protest, Trump presides over clashing vision of America
At his military parade the president proclaimed the US to be “the hottest country in the world right now”. Around the country, fury filled the streets.
In Los Angeles chaos, Trump thinks he is on to a winner
Immigration raids in California have sparked nationwide protests, but Donald Trump surged to power promising to crack down on illegals and law and order. Will his base reward him?
Government holds tough on defence amid AUKUS threat
The Albanese government says the defence budget will not be used as a negotiating tool with allies.
‘It was like a movie’: ICE raids spread fear among LA immigrants
Dozens of mayors from across greater Los Angeles have called on the administration of Donald Trump to scale back ramped-up hunts for illegal immigrants.
‘Beijing would rejoice’: AUKUS in jeopardy as US reviews its role
Defence Minister Richard Marles downplayed a US review into AUKUS which threatens Australia’s $300 billion-plus plans to build and acquire nuclear submarines.
‘I’m here to stand up’: Curfew curtails violence, but LA still tense
A snap curfew curtailed violence in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, but not the appetite to protest against Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.