Albanese says Australia supports US action against Iran and stands with the Iranian people’s ‘struggle against oppression’

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Department of foreign affairs warns travellers of risk of reprisal attacks, further escalation and flight cancellations in Middle East

Australia has declared its support for US action against Iran to prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and “to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security”.

But Australia’s department of foreign affairs (Dfat) has warned of the risk of “reprisal attacks and further escalation” across the Middle East after the attack.

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‘Something has to give’: EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan – Euronews.com

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  1. 'Something has to give': EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan  Euronews.com
  2. Hungary is blocking Russia sanctions package over €16B in EU defense loans, diplomats say  politico.eu
  3. Could Hungary's fight over oil change course of Ukraine War?  Responsible Statecraft
  4. Orban and Fico: Putin’s NATO pawns  The Hill
  5. European Support for Ukraine Stumbles on Eve of Invasion’s 4th Anniversary  The New York Times
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Premier pleads for end to ‘language of division’ in politics after WA police foil alleged mass terror attack

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Roger Cook condemned ‘dog whistling under the guise of immigration policy’ after police lay charges against alleged member of white supremacist group

The West Australian premier, Roger Cook, has urged the community to condemn the emergence of “dog whistling” and the “language of division” in mainstream politics after a 20-year-old man was charged with preparing a terrorist attack.

Jayson Joseph Michaels, from Bindoon, appeared at the Perth magistrates court on Friday, charged with acting in preparation for a terrorist act, possessing a prohibited weapon, two firearms offences and using a carriage service to menace or harass.

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Premium bonds: odds of a win to get worse from April

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Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes

There was some bad news this week for Britain’s 22 million-strong army of premium bond holders: the odds of winning a prize are to get worse.

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) says it is cutting the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes from 3.6% to 3.3% a year with effect from April’s draw.

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At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia – The Guardian

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  1. At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia  The Guardian
  2. At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia  BBC
  3. Bolivian military plane crash death toll rises to 20, AFP reports  Reuters
  4. Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20  Al Jazeera
  5. At least 15 killed after military plane crashes on to busy road in Bolivia  Sky News
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6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term – Axios

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  1. 6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term  Axios
  2. Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president  The Independent
  3. Face it: Trump’s going mad  Substack
  4. President Trump’s second term has been punctuated by blunt, sometimes shocking statements about foreign policy — often appearing to be driven not by national interests alone, but by perceived slights. https://nyti.ms/4b4DhNV  facebook.com
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After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter – Al Jazeera

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  1. After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter  Al Jazeera
  2. With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor  CNN
  3. North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials  Reuters
  4. Kim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket  NBC News
  5. North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans  The Guardian
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Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes – The Washington Post

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  1. Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes  The Washington Post
  2. Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist  Al Jazeera
  3. Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify  Reuters
  4. Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan with no letup in border fighting  AP News
  5. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2026  fmprc.gov.cn
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Trump administration warns tariff refund process ‘will take time’

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DoJ says it will not ask US supreme court to rehear tariffs case despite president’s complaint on Truth Social

The Trump administration said refunds of tariffs struck down by the US supreme court “will take time”, according to court documents filed by the Department of Justice.

Businesses including FedEx have lined up to demand reimbursement for US tariffs they have paid but that the court last week deemed were imposed illegally, prompting heavy criticism from Donald Trump.

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