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Trump orders further sanctions on Iran

US President Donald Trump has indicated he will ramp up economic sanctions on Iran after a crippling attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.

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Hostage envoy named as US security adviser

US hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien has been selected by President Donald Trump to replace John Bolton as national security adviser to the White House.

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Timeline of East Timor’s independence

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in East Timor celebrating the 20th anniversary of it’s independence.

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Timeline of East Timor’s independence

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in East Timor celebrating the 20th anniversary of it’s independence.

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Pompeo to meet with Saudi crown prince

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss the attack on its oilfields.

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HK cancels China national day fireworks

Hong Kong authorities say the October 1 show over its famed Victoria Harbour marking China’s National Day has been cancelled due to ongoing protests.

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Risk of no-deal Brexit very real: Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said the risk of a no-deal Brexit remains “very real” even as negotiations continue.

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Iran warns of crushing reply to any strike

Tehran has denied involvement in the drone attack on Saudi Arabian oilfields and threatened a “crushing” response to any “evil actions” against Iran.

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Trump urged to mend India trade ties

Members of the US Congress say trade tensions between the US and India are hurting US industry and have urged President Trump to mend ties.

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Ancient seabird find thrills NZ scientists

The Waipara Greensand fossil site on New Zealand’s South Island has yielded another exciting discovery: the remains of a 62-million-year old seabird.

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Saudi Arabia joins maritime protection

Saudi Arabia has joined an international maritime protection mission after several merchant vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf.

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Peters expects bad news on NZ economy

Both acting prime minister Winston Peters and the opposition expect New Zealand’s soon-to-be announced quarterly growth rate to fall below 0.6 per cent.

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World at risk of pandemics, panel warns

Billions of lives are at risk, as well as the global economy, from the mounting threat of disease pandemics, an international health panel has warned.

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Angry farmers to face off with NZ Fonterra

Angry farmers will demand answers from New Zealand’s Fonterra which has forecast a second year of losses and axed dividends.

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HK leader in dialogue to ease tensions

Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says she will meet the community next week, but protesters say there is no point unless she will discuss their demands.

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Govt mum on Brexit plans over leak fears

Britain has presented proposals on the backstop but haven’t left the documents with the EU because it fears the details would be leaked, sources say.

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Netanyahu vows to form new government

Benjamin Netanyahu has told supporters following Israel’s general elections he will build a new ruling coalition after his Likud party failed to win a majority.

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Saudi attacks came from southwest Iran: US

The US believes the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil sites came from southwest Iran, but its allies are not convinced as Iran continues to deny it was responsible.

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Trudeau working with Aust, NZ on spy fears

Canada says Australian intelligence agencies and other Five Eyes allies are still sharing information with them despite a security breach by an RCMP official.

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