A Choice of Deadly Drones Is Only a Few Clicks Away for Ukrainian Troops
Ukraine has created online marketplaces to let units select their own drones, a break from generations of standardized and centralized weapons procurement.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five days; European Commission chief says war must come to negotiated endTrump claims ‘productive’ talks with Iran but Tehran denies contactIsrael launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacksRecapping financial markets’ response after Donald Trump postponed the bombing of Iranian power plants: oil prices bounced back and Asian stocks rallied as immediate fears of a deeper energy shock were allayed.Traders were quick to react to the reversal on Monday, sending crude futures tumbling and shares surging, while the US dollar and government bond yields fell, Reuters reports.Price action could remain choppy into Friday’s revised deadline ... The key question is whether participants see this as a genuine extension that brings a deal closer, or simply a delay that prolongs uncertainty. Continue reading...
Politics live: Canavan says Australian farmers the losers from EU trade deal; Von der Leyen warns of ‘brutal, harsh and unforgiving’ world
Anthony Albanese and Ursula von der Leyen say deal will strengthen bilateral trade and investment and support economic growth. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStriking teachers take pay fight to state parliamentTens of thousands of Victorian teachers will down tools after a last-ditch call to avoid school strike chaos fell on deaf ears, AAP reports.Whilst all schools are expected to be open ... many schools will only be able to provide supervision for a limited number of students.Schools will communicate any changes to school programs directly to parents and carers.I will be announcing some measures to support truckies, in particular, to make sure that they get a fair go and that some of the costs we’re seeing are fairly shared across the supply chain. Continue reading...
How North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Is Using the Iran War to Justify His Nuclear Arsenal
He delivered a lengthy speech at his country’s rubber-stamp Parliament, declaring that his nuclear power will shield his country from American hostility.
Colombian Military Plane Crash Kills 66 and Injures Dozens
A military aircraft transporting 128 people was involved in an accident as it took off from southern Colombia, according to the authorities.
Japan to soon start releasing oil from joint reserves – as it happened
This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog here.British prime minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the war in Iran on Monday, with chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey also attending, the UK government has said.Financial markets face another turbulent week after Iran said it would strike its Gulf neighbours’ energy and water systems if Donald Trump followed through on his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open up the crucial strait of Hormuz.Topics expected to be covered are the economic impact of the crisis on families and businesses, energy security and the resilience of industry and supply chains alongside the international response. Continue reading...
New Zealand to give cash payments to some low income families as global fuel crisis worsens
Policy begins on 1 April and is aimed to ease financial pressure as the price of fuel surges due to conflict in the Middle EastNearly 150,000 New Zealand families will soon receive a weekly cash payment to help them afford petrol, the government has announced, in what is believed to be the world’s first fuel relief package that directly pays citizens since the Iran war began.On Tuesday, prime minister Christopher Luxon and finance minister Nicola Willis announced roughly 143,000 families with children will get an extra NZ$50 ($29.20; £21.80) a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit – a payment to families with dependent children where at least one parent is in paid employment and neither parent receives benefits. Another 14,000 families on slightly higher incomes will also be eligible for payments, but will receive less than $50 per week. Continue reading...
Large pro-government rallies held in Tehran
Videos show large demonstrations in Tehran, where crowds waved Iranian flags and chanted in support of the government.
European wine, chocolate and cars to become cheaper in Australia amid landmark trade deal with EU
Australian manufacturers can call their wares parmesan and kransky, but terms like feta, romano and gruyere will eventually be phased outFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEuropean food, wine, cars and fashion goods will become cheaper for Australian buyers under a long-awaited trade deal, but farmers are furious about meagre quotas for meat exports.After almost a decade of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have struck an agreement that will lead to both sides slashing tariffs and expanding trade across a range of areas. Continue reading...
Ukraine war briefing: Russia setting up long-range drone bases in Belarus, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine president vows to respond to move that would draw Belarus more directly into the war; EU anger at Hungary over Russia information sharing. What we know on day 1,490 Continue reading...