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'Didn't think the law applied to us': NSW Reformers in spotlight at ICAC

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating alleged breaches of electoral funding laws and possible corrupt conduct linked to the NSW Reformers, a conservative Christian faction within the Liberal Party. Co-founder Robert Assaf told the inquiry he did not think the law applied to the group, while witnesses including hotelier Michael O'Hara and former minister Damien Tudehope gave evidence about undisclosed payments and prohibited donations.

2 outlets · 4 articles Jul 30

US military carries out 'heavy wave' of retaliatory strikes on Iran for attack on bases

The US military has completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's attack on American bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran has also rejected an Omani proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties have been reported on Qeshm island.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 30

US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.

8 outlets · 9 articles Jul 30

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm

A drone strike hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. No injuries were reported, and Egypt is investigating. US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation against Iran, while Iran denied involvement.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jul 30

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A US federal jury convicted Hadi Matar of terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Matar, already serving 25 years in state prison, faces a potential life sentence. Notable differences in reported motivations emerged, with prosecutors citing a 1989 fatwa and a 2006 Hezbollah speech.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jul 29

Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violation following drone attack on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of a blatant ceasefire violation after an explosive drone struck an Israeli engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the Ali al-Taher heights area, and the IDF said it continues operations there.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 29

Israel should seize Lebanon’s best chance for peace in decades - opinion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first White House visit in 17 years has spotlighted a potential historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations, with Aoun stating Lebanon's goal to end hostility with Israel. The visit, part of a US-brokered negotiation process, comes amid Hezbollah's reported decline and Aoun's efforts to challenge its influence.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 29

Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?

The pilot zone plan in southern Lebanon, a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US, aims for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verify Hezbollah-free areas. Tensions persist as incidents occur during implementation, and skepticism about the plan's viability remains.

2 outlets · 4 articles Jul 29

Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader MIdeast conflict - analysis

Recent missile and drone strikes on Jordan, including a lethal attack on a base used by US forces, show Iran's expanding front in the Middle East. Jerusalem Post analysis details Jordan's vulnerability, its historical ties to the West, and the strategic calculus behind Iran's choice of targets.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 29

Hezbollah disarmament remains key test of US-backed Lebanon-Israel security framework- feature

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump have met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss a trilateral framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. The plan includes Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and a pilot-zone approach to test Lebanese army control. Direct US flights to Lebanon were announced, but implementation faces significant challenges.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 29

Zelensky hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump as Ukraine seeks Patriot missile deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 29

UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites

The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan wrapped up after adding 25 new sites, including Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological cluster and France's Normandy D-Day beaches. The committee also reviewed 148 properties, placing six on the danger list, and expanded two site boundaries.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 29

Trump meets Netanyahu for a record seventh White House visit

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching a joint war against Iran. The meeting, described as 'positive and productive' by the White House, comes amid reported tensions over Iran policy and other issues.

3 outlets · 4 articles Jul 29

No US pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Israeli public diplomacy chief says

Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meetings with President Trump and US senators, Israeli officials report no US pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza or Lebanon. The talks focused on Iran, the Abraham Accords, and bipartisan support for Israel.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 28

Trump hosts back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump held separate Oval Office meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as the two leaders navigated shifting US policies on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The meetings came amid reported tensions between Trump and Netanyahu and signs of a changing posture on Ukraine.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 28

Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows

Newly released documentary footage shows the late Sen. Lindsey Graham claiming credit for persuading President Donald Trump to attack Iran, saying he 'almost cried' with joy when the conflict began. The footage, reported by Al Jazeera, also shows Graham offering to lobby Trump to attack Lebanon on behalf of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that American fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli bases to attack Iran, warning that Israel would retaliate if targeted. The U.S.-Iran fighting has paused since Friday, and President Trump expressed optimism about a negotiated peace deal.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the Iran war began. The closed-door talks focused on the conflict, amid public disagreements and a recent escalation in hostilities.

3 outlets · 6 articles Jul 28

Netanyahu arrives at White House, set to meet with Trump on Iran, peace with Saudi Arabia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and regional outreach by Israel and Syria.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 28

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 28