By business reporter Jasper Wells with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Three ships travelling through the contested Strait of Hormuz have been hit, according to British maritime officials, with casualties reported. In this story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/oil-prices-spike-as-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-hit/107055414 Share article Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked in recent days, British maritime officials said. The […]
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US Senate calls for Trump to end Iran war in bipartisan war resolutions vote
In short: (ABC-Australia) The US Senate has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block US military action against Iran, in its 10th vote to rebuke the Trump administration. The House approved the resolution earlier this month. What’s next? The resolution is largely symbolic and does not fully carry the force of law but reflects […]