This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out
With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption.
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He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, Joseph Kabila Is a Hunted Man.
Joseph Kabila, the former president, faces the death penalty after the government convicted him of treason last year. He says the charges are bogus.
They’ve Been Accused of Running a ‘Covert’ Operation in Greenland. It’s No Secret.
Members of President Trump’s circle, working in plain sight, have caught the eye of Denmark’s intelligence services for trying to make friends and cut deals on the Danish territory.
Australia politics live: PM wants ‘more certainty’ around US objectives in Iran; Coalition criticises fuel excise cut delay as question time under way
Follow updates liveLabor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and dieselLIVE: Dezi Freeman shooting updates: Victoria police to give update on Australian fugitive killed after months-long manhuntFull report: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month-long manhuntGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTrade minister to speak at National Press Club after signing of EU free trade dealDon Farrell, the trade and tourism minister, will speak to journalists at the National Press Club in Canberra today, talking up the government’s new free trade agreement with the European Union.We haven’t had an honest conversation in this country about issues around taxation for a very long time, because the conversation always gets shut down. So I absolutely support us having honest conversations as Australians about what we should be doing into the future that’s in the best interest of our nation. Continue reading...
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
The president characterized Iran’s permission as a “sign of respect.” Israel said it launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and other areas, and Iran retaliated.
Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Australian fugitive shot dead after refusing to surrender peacefully, police say
Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in AugustFull story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by policeWho is Dezi Freeman: what to know about the Australian fugitiveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chief commissioner is asked about the fact that the most recent update from police regarding Dezi Freeman indicated that they believed Freeman was dead. He is asked if that was a genuine belief or a tactic.Bush responds:It’s a very good question because, you know, we have to follow every avenue of inquiry and there was a lot to suggest that Freeman had taken his own life. But I can tell you standing here that our investigators – that’s why they’re professionals – keep their mind open to every possible outcome and follow every possible lead. Continue reading...
Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial
Gao Zhen, who emigrated to the United States years ago, was arrested during a visit to China and now faces up to three years in prison for artwork.
New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows
The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound on Feb. 28, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts.
Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’
US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talksAnalysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider regionQatar says there has been a garage fire in an industrial area and that civil defence has it has brought it under control.No injuries were reported, the interior ministry said on X on Monday, without giving more details. Continue reading...
Labor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and diesel
Anthony Albanese shares four-point plan after national cabinet and urges public transport usageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has slashed the fuel excise in half in a move which will save motorists 26 cents a litre, and encouraged people to take public transport, after the national cabinet agreed to a plan to manage the petrol crisis.Following a meeting of state and federal leaders on Monday, leaders also agreed to reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero for three months, in a bid to support truck drivers. Continue reading...