Trump aides push for nuclear deal with Iran
Donald Trump is pursuing a behind the scenes deal, despite claiming he isn’t talking to Iran and attacking Ayatollah Khamenei for his ‘hatred and disgust’ towards Israel and the US.
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Israel debates new truce deal as Gaza cafe strike kills 30
Israel’s cabinet is discussing various options, including a truce with Hamas, the release of the hostages, and withdrawal of Israeli troops from much of Gaza.
West Bank settlers turn on IDF after attacking Palestinians
Israelis from West Bank settlements have attacked Israel’s troops and vandalised military sites, after the IDF took measures to combat assaults on Palestinians.
Netanyahu to visit White House as US presses for ceasefire
Donald Trump will host Benjamin Netanyahu next Monday as the President says he hopes for a truce with Hamas within a week.
US lifts Syria sanctions as Damascus, Israel talk peace
Donald Trump has removed punishing economic sanctions on Syria, seeking to bolster the fledgling government in Damascus as it considers an end to hostilities with Israel.
Kneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury sets investigated by police
British police have launched a criminal investigation into remarks made by the rap groups at the Glastonbury festival, as the US revoked visas for Bob Vylan over an anti-Israel chant.
How Israel took down Iran’s nuclear elite
After 15 years of efforts to wipe out one of Iran’s most prized assets, the targeted attacks showed intelligence prowess and eliminated a layer of leaders, but a new generation could blunt the impact.
How Israel-aligned hackers hobbled Iran’s financial system
Broken cash machines, halted payments and a crippled crypto exchange were all the result of pro-Israeli efforts.
Starmer demands answers from BBC over Glastonbury ‘death to IDF’ chants
Festival organisers say the rap punk duo Bob Vylan ‘crossed a line’ during the performance, which was broadcast live from the Glastonbury festival.
There’s no point in denying Trump’s triumphs
Donald Trump has plenty of flaws, but being weak isn’t one of them.
Iran’s leaders risk further attacks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime refuse to accept reality.
‘We can’t come back’: Israeli border towns live in fear’s shadow
The truce between Israel and Hezbollah should have seen a return of lifelong residents to their beloved communities. But the revival of towns across the northern border with Lebanon has stalled.
Iran holds state funeral for slain top brass
The ceremony, described as an ‘historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution’, is for about 60 nuclear scientists and military commanders killed in Israeli strikes.
Netanyahu took a giant gamble in confronting Iran – it paid off
The normally risk-averse Israeli leader struck Iran without the promise of US aid but with a shrewd sense of Trump’s likely reaction.
Labor running out of excuses for inaction on defence spend
We admire Israel for its determination to ensure its survival. When you look at Australia’s current status, what is the Albanese government’s objection to creating a proper, viable defence force?
What just happened? Twelve surprises from a 12-day war
The days following Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran meant an addictive check of the smartphone every few hours to learn the latest twist. The first? The White House cowboy succeeded.
How deluded West got the Israel-Iran conflict so wrong
In the Middle East, power is not always linear – sometimes bold action resets the game.
Will Khamenei be Iran’s last Supreme Leader?
As Iran’s Supreme Leader sat out his country’s 12-day war with Israel in a Tehran bunker, an intense power struggle has raged above ground. Can Iran’s regime hold? Are the Ayatollah’s days numbered?
Inside ‘Operation Narnia,’ the daring attack Israel feared it couldn’t pull off
At midnight on June 13, Israeli jets descended on Tehran in an operation called ‘Red Wedding.’ Hours later, Iran’s top military commanders were dead in a mass killing reminiscent of Game of Thrones.
The Middle East is being reordered – but not how we thought
Israel’s military success against Iran has undermined Saudi Arabia’s incentive for normalisation and raised concerns about its growing power.
Khamenei ‘avoided assassination by going underground’: Israel
Israel wanted to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei but missed the opportunity, Jerusalem admits as Iran’s Supreme Leader re-emerges after a week of silence in a defiant. TV address.
Bang for the buck? Israel A+, Australia C-
Dollar for dollar Israel’s defence capability puts us to shame.
Firm hand still to play with Iran
Trump must keep up the pressure on Tehran.
‘Victory’ on both sides, but what was achieved?
Exactly what was achieved by Israel and Iran awaits a future verdict.
Mid East conflict to spark Aussie car shift
A major car shift could erupt across Australia off the back of volatile oil prices, sparked by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Israel halts Gaza aid as Hamas retakes control of deliveries
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett posted a video on X showing armed Hamas terrorists riding on food trucks they had hijacked as the US makes a new push for a Gaza ceasefire.
Why investors buy stocks at record prices
Could it be that investors see value, even among the frightening headlines? And if so, where?
Trump calls for end to Netanyahu ‘witch hunt’
President Trump says the Israeli leader is a ‘great hero’ and should be exonerated from a long-running corruption trial after the conflict with Iran.
‘Difficult’: Update for stranded Aussies
A second round of Australians fleeing Israel have been evacuated out of Tel Aviv while questions remain over citizens stranded in Iran.
Westpac joins July RBA rate cut chorus; Vic climate chief quits
Victorian government official John Bradley quits amid policy pressures. Westpac economist Luci Ellis tips terminal cash rate of 2.85pc. Xero down after institutional capital raising to fund $4bn US buy.
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