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Trump’s Iran war has inflamed bitter rivalries that will shake the world
Even if the US president immediately pulls out of his war on Iran, he will leave behind tensions that are likely to destabilise energy security and global trade for years.
- Kylie Moore-Gilbert
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How Iran could cripple the Gulf
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure – but the price could be further energy carnage in the global economy.
- Tom Cotterill, Ben Farmer and Hannah Boland
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- Middle East at war
Its seven emirates united 50 years ago. Now the UAE faces its biggest challenge yet
The UAE has had to defend against a barrage of attacks from Iran, and not only on Dubai. Why? And what are the United Arab Emirates anyway?
- Angus Holland and Felicity Lewis
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- Middle East at war
Saudi Arabia could be seven days away from chaos if Iran’s water war hits home
While attacks on energy supplies are in the spotlight, there are fears that damage to other critical infrastructure could trigger a water emergency for millions.
- David Rundell
Israel, Iran launch more attacks as crisis deepens
The latest assaults follow days of Iranian strikes on regional energy infrastructure that have roiled global markets.
- Alexander Cornwell, Jana Choukeir and Trevor Hunnicutt
- Opinion
- Middle East at war
Trump is facing a humiliating crisis he created himself
The president is manifestly unprepared for the economic fallout from his attack on Iran.
- Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
- Opinion
- AI
Trump is the wildcard that could blow up AI
The ultimate fate of the technology that promises to transform the world looks to be in the hands of an erratic president.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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- Middle East at war
Australia’s nuclear emergency centre ‘on alert’ after Iran attack
The Melbourne-based nuclear incident room monitors global radiation threats and can model how radioactive material could spread.
- Annika Smethurst
Stuck in the Middle East war zone? These are your options for getting back to Australia
Many flights out of the Middle East remain on hold, giving travellers limited options. But there are important points for affected Australians and their families to know.
- Chris Zappone
F1 scrambles to change plans amid air travel chaos but ‘no impact’ to Melbourne race
Australian Grand Prix boss Travis Auld is confident all 22 Formula 1 drivers and their teams will be in Melbourne by Wednesday for the first race of the season, despite at least one team being forced to change travel plans.
- Hannah Kennelly, Sam McClure and Cara Waters