By Ahmed Yussuf In short: (ABC-Australia) The global economy was spared from the worst of the biggest oil shock in 50 years because of large oil reserves, according to the International Monetary Fund. It says lower consumption in Asia and higher oil production outside of the Gulf helped absorb further price shocks. What’s next? Experts […]
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How Lindsey Graham’s death could affect Donald Trump’s agenda
By Elissa Fitzgerald with wires https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/lindsey-graham-death-senate-donald-trump/106908576 Share article (ABC-Australia) US senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on Saturday night, local time, creating an unexpected vacancy in Congress. Graham was in the middle of a campaign for his fifth term and his death has triggered a process to elect someone to take his place on November’s midterm […]
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US carries out strikes on Iran after Donald Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’
By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran and Lucia Stein In short: (ABC-Australia) The United States military is carrying out renewed strikes on Iran aimed at further degrading its ability to “threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”, Central Command (CENTCOM) has said. Donald Trump had warned the US could hit Iran “hard” after declaring the ceasefire […]
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Foreign leaders on notice after Chinese missile test
ANKARA, 08 JULY 2026 (AAP) — NATO leaders have expressed concern at China’s nuclear missile test in the Pacific, as Australia’s minister for the region warned the incident was undermining peace. Pacific Minister Pat Conroy, who is representing Australia at the NATO Leaders’ Summit in Turkey, said the missile test had been a feature of […]
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Australia raises concerns as China strengthens control over maritime traffic east of Taiwan
By Jason Fang with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia has spoken directly to Beijing officials about China’s focus on maritime traffic near Taiwan. Chinese state media reports have indicated Beijing is trying a new strategy in the area. China said the activities were legitimate and called for its sovereignty to be respected. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/australia-concerns-about-china-action-east-of-taiwan/106877030 Share article […]
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Wildfires devastate forests in Europe as temperatures rise again
In short: (ABC-Australia) Wildfires have devastated more than 17,000 hectares of land across France, Spain and Portugal. In Greece, a fast-moving wildfire broke out near Thessaloniki, the country’s second largest city, causing evacuations. What’s next? Temperatures in some places are forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, local time. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/europe-wildfires-forests-france-spain-greece-heatwave/106882460 Share article Hundreds of […]