Defence
Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith, VC, Charged with Five Counts of War Crime Murder
Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, Australia's most decorated living soldier, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crime murder. The Office of Special Investigator alleges he was involved in the unlawful killings of five Afghan nationals in Uruzgan Province between 200
Iran
Israeli strike kills IRGC intelligence chief Khademi
Seyed Majid Khademi and another senior commander were killed in a precision strike on April 6, escalating tensions as the regional conflict enters its sixth week.
Politics
Trump Says US 'No Longer' Needs NATO Allies or Australia in Iran War
The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.
Defence
Government denies SAS deployment to Middle East reported by News Corp
Energy Minister Bowen calls claim 'untrue.' Defence Minister Marles declines comment. Penny Wong leads 40-nation Iran coalition. Historical precedent: Australia denied SASR in Iraq before 2003 invasion.
Defence
South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Closes In on First Export Deal With Indonesia
The deal would mark Korea's entry into the advanced fighter jet export market. Indonesia was a development partner on the KF-21 program.
Politics
Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You
The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.