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The NSW corruption watchdog's Operation Rosny inquiry has heard explosive phone taps and allegations linking fugitive property developer Jean Nassif to Liberal Party operatives, including brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet, over alleged branch stacking and electoral funding breaches.
The UAE condemned an attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been struck since the conflict began. Iran's foreign minister said talks with Oman are nearing completion, but stressed that reopening the strait is not imminent.
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs up to 100% on countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, but critics warn it grants the president excessive tariff powers.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact, the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, in response to escalating regional tensions. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all, deepening security cooperation.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on all. The agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and is seen as a response to regional tensions and the ongoing US-Iran war.
An opinion piece by Yaakov Katz reflects on the resilience of the 'October 7 generation' through the personal stories of his daughter Atara and her fiancé Ilan, alongside a profile of Esther and her husband Yonah, highlighting the emotional toll and dedication of families affected by the ongoing war.
Two IDF reservists were killed in a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon, prompting a US intervention to limit Israel's response and protect ceasefire negotiations in Rome. Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned the tactical decision that led to the deaths.
A senior Saudi official said the kingdom expects coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under IRGC supervision, according to the Jerusalem Post. The BBC reports Saudi Arabia has been drawn into the conflict after joint strikes with the US, facing a dilemma between deterrence and de-escalation.
Israeli air strikes and shelling in southern Lebanon's Tyre district wounded at least eight people, according to Lebanese authorities, as a seventh round of US-brokered ceasefire talks concluded. The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while a booby-trapped explosion killed two Israeli soldiers.
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and The Legal Agenda released findings accusing Israel of deliberately targeting journalist Amal Khalil, killed in south Lebanon on April 22, and obstructing rescue efforts. The Israeli army denied preventing rescue teams from reaching the area.
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Legal Agenda released investigations concluding that the Israeli military deliberately targeted two Lebanese journalists in an April strike, killing Amal Khalil and injuring Zeinab Faraj. The groups called for war crimes investigations, and Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of a war crime. Israel said it regrets harm to journalists but maintains it was targeting Hezbollah operatives.
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by a razor-thin margin, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. The victory, despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups, has raised concerns among Jewish Democrats and party leaders about uniting ahead of the November election against Republican Mike Rogers. President Trump attacked El-Sayed, calling him a 'hater of Jews' and 'a hater of Israel.'
Iran announced it is in the 'final stage' of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump said a deal could come this week. The potential reopening of the critical waterway could ease global economic pressure and pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, a proposal that drew sharp criticism from UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC. The crisis has triggered threats of non-cooperation, an internal apology from FIFA, and a review of the failed initiative.
Yemen's Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers as part of a maritime blockade, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The escalation, which includes a surge in Saudi crude shipments through the waterway, raises concerns for global oil markets and India's imports.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Hezbollah of serving Israel, after Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said direct talks with Israel would bring Lebanon only 'shame and humiliation.' The exchange came ahead of a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome.
Renewed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least one person, while two Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in a booby-trapped building. The incidents come as talks between Lebanon and Israel continue in Rome, with Lebanon's Health Ministry reporting over 4,000 killed since March 2.
Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint announcement in final stages. The proposed deal would give Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf, a significant concession amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Israel's military resumed strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for ceasefire violations, as U.S.-backed talks continued in Rome. At least one person was killed and 11 wounded, while two Israeli reservists died in combat. The talks are expected to resume Thursday.
Jordan convened an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Amman to rally support for its custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites, with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warning of a potential religious conflict. The meeting followed tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, including a mass visit by religious right Israelis in July.