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Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.

AAP

Victoria has made public transport free – NSW hasn’t. Has there been any difference in uptake?

The recent military conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices throughout March, with the federal government’s subsequent excise cut providing only partial relief.

The Conversation

South Korean airlines make changes to Thai flights

Jet fuel hikes have forced South Korean budget airlines to adjust or in some cases suspend flights to Thai destinations as the Middle East war continues.

Bangkok Post

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War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps

One of the big four banks has become the first to reveal that the conflict in the Middle East is affecting its business, ahead of the May federal budget.

AAP

Gas supplies ‘can meet British demand over summer’ despite Iran war disruption

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe.

Evening Standard

UK gas supply ‘will meet demand over the summer’ despite Middle East crisis

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe

The Independent UK

Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues

Russia launched a covert operation to sabotage subsea cables while the world was distracted by the Middle East.

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The world is gripped by 3am dread thanks to an unhinged US president. Can someone turn the history machine off?

Amid the daily horror show in the Middle East is the realisation the so-called adults in the room are insane or powerless or just as bewildered as you are

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Strengthens as US-Iran Peace Talks Break Down

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand after the US-Iran peace talks broke down over the weekend, threatening to escalate hostilities in the Middle East. The dollar fell back from its best level today after US Mar existing...

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The conflict in the Middle East has provided a true test of the resilience of the global economy

The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had been, until early 2026, a surprisingly benign outlook into a far more uncertain one. It has created the ultimate…

The Conversation

‘Not even Hitler attacked the Pope so directly’: Trump condemned for post lashing out at Leo

The Pope has repeatedly called for peace in the Middle East, drawing criticism from the Trump administration

The Independent UK

The Chinese treasure fleet (1525): One of history’s greatest strategic mistakes

By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was…

The Times of India

A new ad campaign is pushing Australians to use less petrol. Has this happened before?

A new federal government advertising campaign is prompting Australians to reduce their fuel consumption during the current global oil crisis.

The Conversation

JD Vance returns home from Iran talks without a deal. Now what? Are we going back to war?

This has all the makings of another "forever war" in the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

How Spain became Europe’s conscience as Sanchez leads ‘moral’ pushback against US and Israel

IN FOCUS: Europe has increasingly distanced itself from US-Israeli action in the Middle East. Maira Butt looks at how Pedro Sanchez’s government led the way on the continent

The Times of India

'Ready to mediate': Putin tells Iran president after peace talks with US fails

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate peace efforts in the Middle East during a call with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. This offer follows the collapse of US-Iran talks on a nuclear agreement, raising concerns about a fragile ceasefire. Russia also criticized US actions regarding Iran, calling them a pretext…

The Times of India

China eyes strategic gains across Asia as US remains tied down in Gulf crisis

The Middle East conflict creates strategic space for China's influence expansion in Asia as US attention diverts. Historical patterns show China increasing activity in the South China Sea and near Taiwan during US focus on other global crises. These calibrated actions, below escalation thresholds, alter the regional strategic environment.

Radio France Internationale

Iran-US talks fail to reach deal in Islamabad on ending Middle East war

Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the "final and best offer".

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The Independent UK

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise

The Independent UK

Iran hawk Lindsey Graham deflects when asked by Fox News host if war will cost GOP the midterms

The South Carolina senator has been one of the biggest champions of the US military operations in the Middle East

Radio France Internationale

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

The Conversation

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

International Business Times

South Korea to Start High Oil Price Relief Payments April 27: Up to 600,000 Won for Bottom 70% of Citizens

The South Korean government will begin distributing "high oil price damage support funds" as early as April 27 to cushion households from surging energy costs triggered by prolonged instability in the Middle East, with vulnerable groups receiving priority payments of up to 600,000 won ($440) per person.

The Times of India

'Waiting for you': Trump says empty tankers heading to US, flaunts oil, gas reserves amid Iran talks

President Donald Trump highlighted America's vast oil and gas reserves, asserting they surpass the combined output of the next two leading nations, boasting superior quality. Meanwhile, delegations from the US and Iran, including key diplomats and envoys, arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks concerning the Middle East conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?

Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle East

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