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Aug 12, 2026 - World

Talks between Iran and Oman about reopening Hormuz to some maritime shipping have reached an advanced stage, media reports earlier said. Pakistan has been mediating the conflict, alongside Qatar.

Aug 12, 2026 - World

The near-record high auction figure was paid by the owner of the vessel, the Seaspan Benefactor, according to people familiar with the matter who could not be identified because the auction data is private.

Aug 12, 2026 - World

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.

Aug 12, 2026 - World

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEducation minister says funding agreement with Victoria ‘very close’The education minister, Jason Clare, says a funding deal with Victoria to get public schools funded to Gonski levels over the next decade is “very close”.We’re very close, mate. I know [Victorian premier] Ben Carroll gets this, and I’m optimistic that we’ll get this across the line. He understands how important it is that teachers are paid well, that they do the best or do the most important job in the country, but how important it is that we fix the funding of our schools – we’ve struck agreements now, 10-year agreements, with every state and territory across the country except Victoria. We’re very close to landing that deal. Continue reading...

Aug 12, 2026 - World

India's High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi meets PM Modi to discuss bilateral ties with Bangladesh.