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Anthony Albanese

Australia, EU push to seal trade deal as Von der Leyen visits

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen walks at Admiralty House, in Sydney, Australia, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen walks at Admiralty House, in Sydney, Australia, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Singapore, Australia will work closely to ensure flow of key goods like diesel, natural gas

The two leaders said that Singapore and Australia will consult each other on any disruptions that had ramifications on the trade of energy.
The two leaders said that Singapore and Australia will consult each other on any disruptions that had ramifications on the trade of energy.

Australian mosque protesters heckle PM Albanese over stance on Israel

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Lakemba Mosque for Eid al-Fitr in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Lakemba Mosque for Eid al-Fitr in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

EU Commission chief to visit Australia as trade deal approaches

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the opening plenary session at the IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/Pool
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the opening plenary session at the IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/Pool

Reactions to Trump’s call for help to secure Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively shut the strait, choking off a fifth of global oil supply in the biggest disruption ever.
Iran has effectively shut the strait, choking off a fifth of global oil supply in the biggest disruption ever.

Australian government deploys military to assist flood-hit Northern Territory

Rugby league-Fans storm pitch as Rabbitohs' Johnston sets Australian try-scoring record

Australia will send spy jet, missiles to help UAE fend off Iran

Australia’s military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Mr Anthony Albanese said.
Australia’s military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Mr Anthony Albanese said.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on March 7.
US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on March 7.

Iran women’s footballers given asylum after Donald Trump speaks with Australian Prime Minister

The players’ decision to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before their match against South Korea was labelled as the “pinnacle of dishonour”.
The players’ decision to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before their match against South Korea was labelled as the “pinnacle of dishonour”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.