Trump's threat sparks canberra backlash, ceasefire hailed

Canberra swiftly distanced itself from Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric threatening the obliteration of Iranian civilization, even as the former president announced a tentative two-week ceasefire in the escalating conflict. The rebuke, delivered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, underscores a growing chasm between the two nations’ approaches to a crisis rattling global markets.

Labor's initial hesitation, canavan's firm stand

The Australian government’s response to Trump’s outburst, delivered via Truth Social, was initially muted. Several Labor frontbenchers initially refrained from direct comment, clinging to the long-held position of urging de-escalation. But the Prime Minister’s unexpectedly forceful criticism delivered in a television interview marked a distinct shift. National’s leader Matt Canavan, however, was far more direct, denouncing Trump’s