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Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak about Iran war with G7 in France
Mar 24, 2026 - World 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Friday to France to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and other matters with other officials in the Group of Seven nations.
Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief
Mar 24, 2026 - World 
David Pocock says a flat 25% export levy on gas producers could redirect ‘wartime profits’ to struggling AustraliansGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPressure is mounting on the Albanese government to help households struggling with fuel prices, with working from home and free public transport posited as possible solutions.Nearly 150,000 New Zealand families will soon receive a weekly cash payment to help them afford petrol, believed to be the world’s first fuel relief package that directly pays citizens since the Israel-US war on Iran began. Continue reading...
Strikes hit Iran as Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war
Mar 24, 2026 - World 
Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles as drones targeted Israel's Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast on Tuesday, even as President Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic republic to end the war.
Vietnam and Russia advance nuclear power deal as energy security concerns grow
Mar 24, 2026 - World 
Vietnam and Russia have signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant, marking a revival of Hanoi’s nuclear ambitions
Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started
Mar 24, 2026 - World 
Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on civilian areas of Ukraine and is stepping up ground attacks along the front
