Australian Workers Announce 8-Hour Strike at World’s Largest Iron Ore Export Port
Unions at Port Hedland in Western Australia plan a brief walkout that may disrupt BHP’s iron ore shipments to Asia.
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Unions at Port Hedland in Western Australia plan a brief walkout that may disrupt BHP’s iron ore shipments to Asia.
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Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
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A Russian naval vessel carried out a live-fire exercise in international waters near Plymouth, prompting criticism from the UK Defence Secretary.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:36 PM
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The United States continued attacks on Iran for a tenth consecutive night, while Iran retaliated with strikes on US military assets and reported fires on tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:28 AM
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Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and French President Emmanuel Macron formalize cooperation with three strategic agreements, including a key manganese processing deal.
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China’s largest electric vehicle maker BYD reaches a production milestone in Brazil, expanding its footprint in South America while prompting strategic considerations in Europe.
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The MV Barima ferry capsized near Iron Punt while en route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 1:01 PMworld
The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt on its route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, prompting a search and rescue operation.
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Papua New Guinea will shut down Taiwan's trade mission in Port Moresby, signaling a strategic shift to deepen relations with China amid growing regional dynamics.
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The US launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran responded with attacks on US bases in the region, escalating conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing on a civilian ship; US responds with military strikes targeting Iran's maritime capabilities.
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US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran after fresh military strikes, with both sides exchanging attacks in the Persian Gulf region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 8, 2026, 5:08 AM
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South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 3:26 AM
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The US military conducted airstrikes in southern Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions over sanctions and regional control.
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