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The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, following a reported submarine attack, leading to 32 rescues and multiple casualties.
Benjamin Netanyahu supported US airstrikes on Iran on 2 March 2026, confirming coordination with Washington as regional tensions intensified.
An Iranian drone struck the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on March 2, 2026, leading to the postponement of EU ministerial meetings and heightening regional tensions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized a second wave of Israeli strikes on Iran following the death of the Supreme Leader, as conflict with Hezbollah intensifies in the region.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has become a central figure in the Assembly of Experts as Iran navigates a leadership transition amidst ongoing military strikes.
Former MP Keith Wolahan has called on the Liberal Party to cap negative gearing and move away from populist rhetoric to regain support in urban Australia and among migrant communities.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened to blacklist Anthropic unless the AI firm provides the military with unrestricted access to its Claude models, citing concerns over "woke" safety protocols.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his Canberra residence, The Lodge, for three hours on Tuesday following a security incident and bomb threat that was later cleared by police.
FBI Director Kash Patel has defended his use of an official jet and his participation in rowdy celebrations with the US men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, following public questions regarding the use of government resources.




