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What are the important factors to consider when a country strengthens its fuel supply with other nations?

SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Albanese will travel to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 17, his office said in a statement on Sunday. He is scheduled to meet Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Foreign Minister Penny Wong would also meet her counterparts in Brunei and Malaysia, the statement said

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What are the potential consequences of military actions against Iran for both the U.S. and the people of Iran?

After President Donald Trump warned that the United States could target Iran’s energy infrastructure, critics overlooked that such strikes have been a standard practice of modern warfare for nearly a century. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. “There will

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How should leaders respond to the conflict in the Middle East to support peace and safety for everyone involved?

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Trump to address nation - US President Donald Trump will address Americans on the Iran war later Wednesday, his first prime-time speech since the conflict began, as his approval ratings plunge and economic anxiety rises. The White House gave no details on the address, but it comes hours after Trump claimed Iran had sought a pause in hostilities, and that fighting could be over in "two weeks, maybe three". - Iran denies it seeks ceasefire

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How should countries work together to protect against cyber attacks in conflicts?

Iranian hackers are now taking their psychological warfare tactics directly to government officials and employees at major companies. Why it matters: Even unproven threats from Iranian hackers can create fear, uncertainty and doubt — draining attention and forcing targets to divert time and resources from their own operations. Driving the news: In the last week, Iran-linked hackers paired two data leaks with intimidation tactics aimed at individuals. Handala Hack Team — a pro-Iran hacktivist group linked to Iran's intelligence services — leaked a trove of emails on Friday purportedly from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal Gmail.The group also released data earlier last week allegedly tied to U.S.- and Israel-based Lockheed Martin employees and claimed it had called workers to share personal details about their families, children and current locations. Yes, but: The Lockheed Martin claims remain unverified. A separate pro-Iran group previously claimed it had breached the defense contractor. A Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Axios at the time the company was "aware of the reports" and "remains confident in the integrity of our robust, multi-layered information systems and data security."A Wired reporter found that many of the phone numbers tied to Israel-based Lockheed Martin employees weren't working. Threat level: Targeting individuals, rather than corporate networks, marks a more aggressive and intimidating turn in Iran's cyber playbook, aimed at eroding trust and shaping public perception during the current conflict. The initial cache of Patel's stolen emails dates between 2010 and 2019 and includes only seemingly innocuous items like travel receipts and family and vacation photos, according to an Axios review of the documents.But digital sleuths have already used those crumbs — including just his Gmail address — to map parts of his online life, surfacing old Google reviews and other accounts. Between the lines: Even recycled or low-value data can force costly

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What are the potential implications of recent surprises in U.S. foreign policy for global relations and domestic priorities?

The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term brought many significant changes to U.S. foreign policy, as the administration worked to reshape policy to fit its priorities and to respond to emerging challenges to U.S. interests. As the 2025 National Security Strategy laid out, the Trump administration’s tone and approach to the world departs from many long-held assumptions in American foreign policy. The last year also saw events such as Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in June, the buildup of U.S. forces in the southern Caribbean, Trump’s on-again-off-again relations with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President The post U.S. Foreign Policy Surprises in 2025 appeared first on War on the Rocks

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How should the government support people in Kyiv during ongoing power outages caused by the conflict?

In Kyiv, residents endure daily power outages due to relentless Russian strikes, making it difficult to cook or heat homes. These attacks have severely damaged Ukraine's power grid and infrastructure, including residential buildings and schools. NATO chief Mark Rutte visited Kyiv to express support, asserting that Russia's actions show a lack of commitment to peace. President Zelenskyy is preparing for talks with Russian negotiators in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the need for security guarantees from Western partners

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