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The US has accused the Taliban regime in Afghanistan of holding American citizens hostage as leverage, designating the country a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention' and calling for a reassessment of UN aid to Kabul.

Queensland city of Bundaberg faces imminent major flooding due to a tropical low. Residents advised to evacuate immediately as the Burnett River is predicted to reach dangerous levels.

Two men face terror charges after a homemade bomb was thrown outside the NYC mayor's home. Police say one suspect wanted a larger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.

Crude oil prices swung dramatically from near $120 to below $90 per barrel after Trump said some sanctions would be lifted on oil producers amid tensions with Iran.

Comprehensive report by New Zealand's Royal Commission praises the nation's pandemic response as one of the world's best, yet acknowledges the lasting 'scars' left by the crisis.

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country when the Iran war began. The athletes were safely transported to a secure location.

The complex fallout from the US-Iran conflict, including economic damage and political risks for President Trump, remains uncertain as the situation unfolds.

Iran's Foreign Minister says the country has no plans for future negotiations with the United States, citing negative past experiences as the reason.

After Trump warned Iran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices plummeted as fears of supply disruption eased. Explore the market impact and geopolitical tensions behind this major shift.

US President Donald Trump issues a stern warning to Iran, threatening to escalate attacks if the country disrupts global oil supplies in any way.