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New York Times: Tensions are mounting over their different visions for the Middle East.

OPINION: Higher oil prices and Middle East tensions are set to cut real household incomes.

NYT analysis: You've heard about low-cost drones. How about hell-bent AI agents?

Christopher Luxon's flying visit aimed to make New Zealand's supply chain more resilient.

Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face further military action, as tensions in the Middle East continue. Ryan Bridge explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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Iranian strikes have left seven US troops dead and over 400 wounded.

One of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type.

The war of words highlights the poor relations between the White House and the Vatican.

The US is escorting stranded tankers through the strait under Project Freedom.

Australia's cash rate has now had its third hike this year.

Cut-price in a sometimes cut-throat industry: how can they survive?

The two-week hearings in Sydney will examine anti-Semitism and social cohesion.

Six months ahead of the midterms, Republicans face a deteriorating political climate.

Retailers say they expect to pass on rising fuel costs to customers.

It comes after the US decided to withdraw troops from Germany over Iran war criticism.

It comes hours after Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal.

Valerie Morse says backing the US plan would endorse an illegal war.

The movie is the US' latest spat with a European leader over the Middle East war.

The US President blames stalled talks on 'tremendous discord' within Iran's leadership.

Eight people, including a child and two women, died in Habboush alone.

The new plant uses zero‑carbon geothermal energy to coat urea granules.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's response to attacks.

Trump faces pressure to end the war, which is unpopular even with much of his base.

New York Times: More than a dozen recent attacks have been claimed by one shadowy group.

Trading conditions since the fuel price rises prompted today's sudden announcement.

Stock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.

The US has blocked Iran’s ports for two weeks while Iran holds Hormuz.

Israel has barred foreign reporters from Gaza for more than 930 days.