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Mar 17, 2026 - World

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president threatens allies for not wading into strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict continuesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump drew a backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz were unnecessary – and that “maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all” because his country has plenty of oil of its own.The president made the contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with European and Nato allies to enter the war in Iran to help the US secure the strait amid the largest oil supply disruption in history. Continue reading...

Mar 17, 2026 - World

Angus Taylor says fuel crisis means Australia should ‘drill more’ for oil and gas. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men charged with murder after man fatally shot in Sydney unitTwo men have been charged with murder after a gangland-linked shooting at a suburban apartment complex that left one man dead and another injured, AAP reports. Continue reading...

Mar 17, 2026 - World

US president lashes out as European countries reject calls for assistance to reopen key shipping lane; Iraqi officials says several drones and rockets attacked embassy European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of HormuzHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Are fuel price increases making you cut back?Continued from previous post:Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said she has no immediate plans to send her country’s maritime self-defence forces to help protect tanker traffic in the strait of Homuz.We have not made any decisions whatsoever about dispatching escort ships. We are continuing to examine what Japan can do independently and what can be done ⁠within the legal framework.I would like to ⁠engage in solid discussions based on Japan’s views and position regarding the need for early de-escalation. Continue reading...

Mar 17, 2026 - World

A direct communications channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source with knowledge of the matter.

Mar 17, 2026 - World

US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slamming into Gulf countries Monday.