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Australia will not send naval forces to Strait of Hormuz: Minister

Australia will not send naval forces to Strait of Hormuz: Minister

Catherine King says she is 'not aware' of any request from US for naval support

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Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 130 individuals, 48 entities
15.03.2026

Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 130 individuals, 48 entities

Ukrainian president also imposes restrictive measures against Iranian citizens, Paralympic athletes

Japan says bar for sending warships to Strait of Hormuz 'extremely high’
15.03.2026

Japan says bar for sending warships to Strait of Hormuz 'extremely high’

This comes after US President Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, UK to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

3 more Iranian women footballers leave Australia after withdrawing asylum
15.03.2026

3 more Iranian women footballers leave Australia after withdrawing asylum

7 footballers, who were in Australia for Women's Asian Cup tournament, were granted humanitarian visas earlier this week

Polling underway to elect new parliament in Vietnam
15.03.2026

Polling underway to elect new parliament in Vietnam

Nearly 79M voters nationwide eligible to exercise their voting rights in elections

New Zealand observes seven years since shootings at Christchurch mosques
15.03.2026

New Zealand observes seven years since shootings at Christchurch mosques

51 people killed at Al Noor Mosque, Linwood Islamic Centre in country’s deadliest-ever mass shooting