The world faces a grim reality, even if Trump exists in a different one
By Laura Tingle

The world is stuck watching a performative series of announcements about meetings that could, may, will happen, involving a president not dealing with the reality that he is in a weak and confused bargaining position.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/fallout-iran-war-spreads-focus-donald-trump-mind/106576096

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Brunei's fertiliser could feed to Australia following meeting of leaders
By Stephen Dziedzic

Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/anthony-albanese-brunei-visit-energy-security-trade-iran-war/106568168

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