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Foreign Minister Penny Wong defends ’embarrassing’ delay in backing US Iran action

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has insisted the government was “very clear” in its support for US strikes against Iran after an initial statement did not use the word “support”. After US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes against Iran, the Albanese …

Nat Barr confronts Foreign Minister Penny Wong about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s absence after Iran strikes

Sunrise host Nat Barr has confronted Foreign Minister Penny Wong over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s failure to make public statements about the US bombing of Iran. The Trump administration confirmed it had completed an attack on three nuclear sites in …

Cook Islands Prime Minister slams NZ aid freeze as ‘patronising’

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand’s decision to pause development aid is patronising and will harm the country’s most vulnerable citizens. In a ministerial statement to Parliament on Thursday (Cook Islands time), Brown confirmed that  …

Prime Minister deflects question on Australia’s support for America’s actions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to a question about Australia's response following the US strikes on Iran. He was questioned on why it took Australia 24 hours to provide unequivocal support for America’s actions.

Anthony Albanese to speak after US strikes on Iran, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia supports US strikes on ...

The man from St Helens who became prime minister of New Zealand

Although Richard Seddon needed to emigrate to New Zealand in order to achieve the honour. Dick Seddon – as he was universally known in St Helens – served as the 15th prime minister of New Zealand from 1893 until his sudden death at sea during the afternoon …

Morning Mail: Iran says US ‘must receive a response’ to strikes, Australians look to flee conflict zone, experts warn ...

Good morning. All eyes are on Tehran as it weighs up options for retaliation after US airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Despite global calls for diplomacy and de-escalation, Israel is escalating its own bombing campaign against Iran. It’s a …

Australian government backs US strikes on Iran but urges ‘peaceful settlement from here’

Australia supports the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and maintains the latter nation must not be allowed to possess atomic weapons, foreign affairs minister Penny Wong has said, calling for Tehran to return to negotiations. But while Wong has …

Australia must stand firm in its support for a rules-based order and reject any US requests for military aid | Donald ...

America’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities has no legitimacy under international law and carries significant implications for Australia. This is especially the case given how an Israeli/American/Iranian conflict could escalate, Australia’s …

Donald Trump Iran plan: US President suggests ‘regime change’ could ‘Make Iran Great Again’

US President Donald Trump says a “regime change” may be needed to “Make Iran Great Again”. After authorising B-2 pilots to drop an enormous payload of bombs on Iranian nuclear targets as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, the US President issued a warning …

How to Choose the Right Luxury Tour for Australia and New Zealand

Designing an itinerary of a lifetime to Australia and New Zealand requires choosing a luxury tour that best suits your needs to ensure a comfortable, exclusive trip that allows you to experience the most incredible scenery and fascinating cultural spots of …

Australian news LIVE - Everything you need to know today: Jacqui Lambie's tough warning to Anthony Albanese: 'We don't ...

By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 17:53 EDT, 22 June 2025 | Updated: 22:09 EDT, 22 June 2025 Welcome Daily Mail Australia's live news blog. We kick off Monday with some HUGE news about one of Australia's biggest rock bands. …

Australia backs US strikes on Iran while urging return to diplomacy

Australia has given its support to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities but has repeated calls for de-escalation to avoid a wider war.  Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday Australia was in favour of any action to prevent Iran from getting a …

AUKUS collapse offers Australia the chance to navigate an innovative future

Donald Trump’s likely abandonment of the AUKUS contract offers the Albanese Government a welcome reprieve from a costly folly, as Alan Austin reports. THE USA LOOKS LIKE it is abandoning the controversial AUKUS contract signed by the miserably inept …

Australia makes huge call on Iran strikes

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has finally confirmed Australia supports the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities but has refused to say whether Australia’s Pine Gap military base was used in the US attack. Nearly 24 hours after the US President said he had “ …

Australia supports US strikes on Iran but 'now is the time for diplomacy', Penny Wong says

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has said Australia supports the United States' attack on nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. US President Donald Trump said the unprecedented strikes had "totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment …

‘No way’ Australia will deploy combat troops in Iran

Australia is considering its next steps after one of its closest allies joined with Israel to bomb Iran, exacerbating volatility in the Middle East. After days of growing escalation, the US unleashed strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday ( …

Australia abandons neutral stance on Iran strikes, backs in Trump

“We don’t comment on intelligence matters. We certainly don’t comment on the matters you are asking me about, the US made clear publicly these were unilateral strikes,” she told ABC News Breakfast. The opposition backed the strikes over the weekend, …

Penny Wong clarifies Australia’s stance on US bombing Iranian nuclear sites amid growing pressure

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek have confirmed to Sunrise that the Albanese government does support President Trump’s strikes on Iran’s three nuclear sites. The issue of support had become controversial after the …

9 Best Silver IRA Companies for 2025 Revealed by SilverIRAs.com

GoldenCrest Metals earns top honors for transparency, low fees, and exceptional customer service in 2025 rankings. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As inflation, debt, and global unrest continue to shake investor …

Distribuidores Europeos de Electrónica Optan por Hong Kong ante Guerras Comerciales y Riesgos de Suministro

HK Refurbished Stock reporta aumento del 300 % en consultas europeas por alternativas sin aranceles para abastecimiento de smartphones MEXICO, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A medida que las tensiones comerciales globales continúan …

The US enters Israel’s war with Iran — MEI experts react

The United States struck three nuclear facilities in Iran on the evening of June 21, in the midst of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. MEI scholars provide real-time analysis to help make sense of what this escalation means and what might come next. This …

Lisbon Fire Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Facility, Marking a Milestone in Community Safety and Readiness

State-of-the-Art Facility Enhances Emergency Response and Firefighter Health Standards LISBON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Town of Lisbon celebrated the grand opening of its new fire station with a symbolic …

CEU Open Society Prize Awarded to Russian Opposition Figure Yulia Navalnaya

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prestigious Open Society Prize of the Central European University (CEU) is being awarded this year to Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of long-time regime critic Alexei …

75 Years After Korean War and No Gun Ri, Forgotten Pain—Memoir That Launched a Movement—Now in English

A Haunting Memoir Bearing Witness to the Madness of the Korean War and the Fragile Emergence of the Public Conscience MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the little- …

Stein, Stringer and Hoylman-Sigal Energize the Upper East Side Voters During Early Voting

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting continues across New York City, District Leader candidate Todd J. Stein is gaining strong grassroots support from Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island voters. …

CHRISTINA LAMBERT EARNS SEIU FLORIDA ENDORSEMENT FOR WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christina Lambert’s campaign for Mayor of West Palm Beach gained major momentum with the formal endorsement of SEIU Florida, the state council of North America’s largest and …

Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Military Catastrophe—And the War for a Forest

Rick M. Schoenfield’s The Soldiers Fell Like Autumn Leaves Brings to Light the Battle of the Wabash—The U.S. Army’s Greatest Defeat in the Indian Wars CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Soldiers Fell Like …

America’s Family-Owned Businesses Succeed 20 Years Plus, While Fostering Generations of Employees, According to Survey

Study Shows 66% of “Next Generation” Work in Their Family Businesses, While Employee Family Members Also Stay for Generations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses tend to last 20 years or …

Caught in the crossfire: How the Iran-Israel war undermines Erdoğan’s agenda

After Israel assassinated Lebanese Hizballah commander Hassan Nasrallah toward the end of last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message of solidarity with Lebanon conspicuously omitted the former militant group leader’s name. Turkey watchers …

Nancy Richmond to Lead New Family Law Practice at A.Y. Strauss

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a leading law firm known for its commercial real estate, litigation, construction, immigration, cannabis, labor and employment, and corporate bankruptcy practices, …

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

JUSTAS: The Journey of Survivors – A New Video Podcast by Equality Now and the Thelma Fardin Foundation

Centered on experiences of sexual violence survivors in Latin America and the Caribbean, the series explores systemic barriers they face when seeking justice. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Latin America and the …

Lanzamos JUSTAS, el camino de las sobrevivientes: el videopodcast de Equality Now y la Fundación Thelma Fardin

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual enfrentan múltiples desafíos para acceder a la justicia. Quienes deciden denunciar enfrentan procesos largos, …

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President

Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior …

USMC Col. (Ret.) Riccoh Player, Emmy Winner, Joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer

Riccoh Player USMC Col. (Ret.), Emmy winner & former USMC Chief of Public Affairs, joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WARRIOR Enterprises LLC is proud …

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

Sens. Tillis, Hassan Introduce Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act to Strengthen Medicaid Nursing

Legislation was developed with input from Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance). WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator …

Children Praying for Children: UNWLA Hosts 51 Prayer Events Nationwide Urging Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children

Launched in 2024, UNWLA's annual campaign, Children Praying for Children, raises awareness and support for 19,546 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian …