Donald Trump has truly been the Teflon President — until now
By John Lyons
Donald Trump has survived what may have brought down many presidents before him. But the "end of civilisation" threat, as it's become known, has exposed a vulnerability he has not faced before.
Is Hormuz open or closed? Shiptracking data reveals true picture
By Cason Ho
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained at an effective standstill in the 24 hours since Iran conditionally lifted its blockade on the critical shipping lane, amid a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/is-the-strait-of-hormuz-open-oil-ships-iran-war/106542010
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Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
US President Donald Trump vents his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general as relations in the military alliance reach a crisis point over the Iran war.
The ceasefire is already getting shaky
It should be much easier to remove the president from office
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As Trump's rhetoric escalates, Albanese diplomatically eyes off-ramp
By David Speers
Neither side of politics in Australia rushed to celebrate the temporary ceasefire that followed US President Donald Trump's threat with too much enthusiasm.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/trump-iran-albanese-response/106544288
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How long will it take petrol prices to get back to pre-Iran war levels, if at all?
By Daniel Mercer and Emilia Terzon
Iran's promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after striking a temporary agreement with the US saw the cost of oil fall sharply. But how quickly are we likely to see relief at the bowser in Australia? Analysts say it could be weeks or months.
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Iran's promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after striking a temporary agreement with the US saw the cost of oil fall sharply. But how quickly are we likely to see relief at the bowser in Australia? Analysts say it could be weeks or months.
Iran and US already at odds over ceasefire terms
By Brad Ryan
Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to scuttle the US-Iran ceasefire as Iranian state media reports the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/iran-and-us-at-odds-over-ceasefire-terms/106544598
MAGA’s favorite strongman might be on the brink of defeat
Wong defiant on Lebanon, rebukes Trump over Iran threats
By Paul Johnson
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has rebuked US President Donald Trump's threats and called for Israel to cease its military action in Lebanon.
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