News live: Australia not told in advance of Israel and US strikes on Iran; Penny Wong says allies should explain ‘legal basis for attacks’

News live: Australia not told in advance of Israel and US strikes on Iran; Penny Wong says allies should explain ‘legal basis for attacks’

Australia did not know about strikes in Iran. The foreign minister, Penny Wong, says Australia was not told in advance about the bombing of Iran but won’t say whether intelligence facilities here were used. “We weren’t told in advance. You wouldn’t expect us to be but you would see there’s obviously been a lot of…

Read More
Trump threatens Iran with attacks that would be more severe than those in June if the country does not negotiate a nuclear deal.

Trump threatens Iran with attacks that would be more severe than those in June if the country does not negotiate a nuclear deal.

President Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with an attack “much worse” than the one he carried out at the country’s nuclear sites in June if Tehran does not agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program. “A vast armada is headed toward Iran. It is moving rapidly with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It…

Read More
Zelensky states that an energy emergency has been declared in frozen Ukraine as a result of Russian attacks.

Zelensky states that an energy emergency has been declared in frozen Ukraine as a result of Russian attacks.

Ukraine struggles to restore heat and power as temperatures drop to -19°C. Published on January 15, 2026.15 January 2026. Click here to share this article on social media.   share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a state of emergency is being declared for Ukraine’s energy sector, as thousands of homes are left without heat…

Read More