Podcast appearances and mentions of Penny Wong

Lực lượng Mỹ đã phát động một đợt tấn công mới nhằm vào Iran, sau nhiều ngày bạo lực leo thang. Đáp lại, Iran đã nhắm mục tiêu vào hạm đội 5 của Mỹ tại Bahrain và tuyên bố đã đóng cửa eo biển Hormuz đối với tất cả các tàu thuyền, cảnh báo rằng bất kỳ tàu nào cố gắng đi qua, sẽ bị tấn công. Khi căng thẳng tiếp tục leo thang, Ngoại trưởng Penny Wong đã cùng các đồng minh quốc tế, kêu gọi giảm leo thang trong chuyến thăm Anh quốc.

US forces have launched a new wave of strikes at Iran, following days of escalating violence. In response, Iran has targeted the US fifth fleet in Bahrain and says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, warning any ship that attempts to pass through will be targeted. As tensions continue to build, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international allies in calling for de-escalation during a visit to the UK.

Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal debate whether the media and the near-daily reporting on polls are driving more support or exaggerating Pauline Hanson’s true popularity in Australia. Outside of this, the hard-right party purportedly raised $1.5 million in a single day via a crowd-funding campaign called Fire the Liar. And the Coalition is squabbling over whether to preference One Nation in the next federal election, which is still two years away. In the meantime, Labor by way of Foreign Minister Penny Wong says in the face of chaos, the government wants to go back to basics and focus on health, education and all the policies it says the other parties are lacking in.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the budget backlash era moving on to something like begrudged resignation, or budget fatigue, we’re expecting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to soon make a few announcements around the tax changes. While this bubbles along, the only story in politics continues to be One Nation. Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal debate whether the media and the near-daily reporting on polls are driving more support or exaggerating Pauline Hanson’s true popularity in Australia. Outside of this, the hard-right party purportedly raised $1.5 million in a single day via a crowd-funding campaign called Fire the Liar. And the Coalition is squabbling over whether to preference One Nation in the next federal election, which is still two years away. In the meantime, Labor by way of Foreign Minister Penny Wong says in the face of chaos, the government wants to go back to basics and focus on health, education and all the policies it says the other parties are lacking in.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pab nom Greens thiab Penny Wong tej lus sib nthe, Hezbollah tsis pom zoo nrog Israel thiab Lebanon tej tswv yim cheem rog, NSW tej neeg tsis muaj vaj tse nyob, tsoom fwv Albanese cov kev kho se thawj toom, Meskas cov kev tsub se 12.5% tshiab rau 60 lub teb chaws, Australia tej pej xeem xyoo 2030, Leanne Catsley cov kev tawm nom, tsoom fwv Trump cov kev tso tseg tej nyiaj USD 1.8 billion Compensation Fund, neeg xaiv nom cov kev nyiam Australia cov pab nom, Victoria tus me nyuam uas tas sim neej vim tsev kub hnyiab, Cob Tsib tej tswv yim tswj cov Intellectuaj Property (IP), Nplog thiab Suav cov kev nqes peev lagluam xyoo 2030, tej lus tib tsoom fwv Thaib cov kev siv cov welfare card.

Friday 5 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes Tax bill passes House of Reps Treasury Wine surges on overhaul Penny Wong joins new tariff criticism US icon signs with Chinese brand Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should you get an EV on a lease? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australien entsendet Soldaten zur Ausbildung ukrainischer Streitkräfte im Rahmen einer NATO-geführten Mission / Außenministerin Penny Wong verteidigt U-Boot-Abkommen trotz parteiinterner Kritik und Forderungen nach Neuverhandlung / Ex-Liberals-Chefin Leanne Castley verlässt Partei und kritisiert „toxische Kultur“ / Trotz Waffenruhe weiter Angriffe im Süden Libanons – zahlreiche Tote und Verletzte gemeldet / Trump-Regierung schafft milliardenschweren Fonds gegen angebliche politische Benachteiligung ab / Eskalation im Golf – gegenseitige Raketenangriffe und Militärschläge gemeldet / Warnung vor rasant wachsender Online-Glücksspiel-Betrugswelle / Berufungsverfahren zu Völkermord-Vorwürfen gegen König Charles III. fällt auf Mabo Day / Parlament verschärft Schutzgesetze für LGBTIQ+-Gemeinschaft gegen Hasskriminalität

O primeiro-ministro da Índia, Narendra Modi, está em vias de visitar a Austrália. Penny Wong explica que esta deslocação representa uma oportunidade para reforçar ainda mais as relações bilaterais entre os dois países. Esta noite foi revistado pelas autoridades australianas um grupo de mulheres e crianças alegadamente ligado ao autoproclamado grupo Estado Islâmico. Benjamin Netanyahu, confirmou que Israel está a expandir a operação terrestre no sul do Líbano, numa altura em que se intensificam os confrontos com o Hezbollah. O comissário para a Discriminação Racial da Austrália afirma que o Governo federal deve avançar rapidamente com a implementação do quadro nacional de combate ao racismo. Estas e outras notícias em destaque no noticiário de hoje.Boletins de notícias e reportagens no site sbs.com.au/portuguese.Siga-nos também nas redes sociais. Estamos no instagram e no facebook com o nome SBS Portuguese.

Our next guest on Saturday Magazine, is  Patrick Keyser, the father of Gemma O'Toole, one of 11 Australians detained by Israeli forces after joining a humanitarian flotilla attempting to reach Gaza this week. The activists say they were trying to break what aid agencies describe as a catastrophic humanitarian blockade, with Gaza now facing mass starvation, collapsed hospitals, and a civilian death toll that has reached levels many international observers say are almost without precedent in modern conflict. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters. Detainees allege beatings, humiliation, stress positions, sexual abuse, Tasering and deprivation of food and water. Israel denies the allegations. Global outrage intensified after Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released video of bound detainees kneeling on the ground while he taunted them and called them terrorists. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the footage as ‘shocking and unacceptable'.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/21/penny-wong-condemns-israeli-minister-over-shocking-and-unacceptable-treatment-of-flotilla-activists-ntwnfb?utm_source=chatgpt.com The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Patrick Keyzer, father of one of the 11 Australians on the flotilla intercepted by Israel attempting to reach Gaza appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Le immagini diffuse dal ministro israeliano Itamar Ben-Gvir dopo l'intercettazione della flottiglia diretta a Gaza hanno provocato dure reazioni internazionali. Il governo italiano e la ministra degli Esteri australiana Penny Wong hanno condannato il trattamento riservato agli attivisti.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.

Plusieurs pays dont l'Australie, la France et le Portugal ont convoqué les ambassadeurs d'Israël après l'apparition d'une vidéo publiée par le ministre israélien de la sécurité nationale, Itamar Ben Gvir, montrant des images des dizaines de militants de la flottille humanitaire Global Sumud agenouillés, la tête posée au sol, les mains liées.Pour plus d'histoires, d'interviews et d'actualités de SBS French, explorez notre collection de podcasts ici > https://www.sbs.com.au/language/french/fr/collection/featured-podcasts

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called footage of Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating bound pro-Palestine activists shocking and unacceptable. Opposition leader Angus Taylor says he wants government revenues from oil and gas to increase through industry expansion, not increasing taxes. Australia's unemployment rate has jumped to 4.5 per cent, with 19,000 jobs dropping out of the economy in April. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - 中東ガザへの支援を訴える各国の活動家が手を縛られ、拘束されている様子を撮影した動画を、イスラエルのベングビール国家治安相がソーシャルメディアに投稿したことを受け、ウォン豪外相は動画の内容は衝撃的で容認できないと述べて非難しました。オーストラリア統計局が発表した４月の失業率は4.5％と３月から0.2％ポイント上昇しました。2026年５月21日放送。

**អត្រាគ្មានការងារធ្វើរបស់អូស្រ្តាលីបានកើនឡើងដល់ ៤.៥ ភាគរយ។ ** រដ្ឋមន្ត្រីការបរទេស Penny Wong ដាក់ស្លាកការចេរប្រទិច សកម្មជនគាំទ្រប៉ាឡេស្ទីនដែលជាប់ឃុំឃាំងថាជា "រឿងគួរឱ្យភ្ញាក់ផ្អើល និងមិនអាចទទួលយកបាន" ** ចិន និងរុស្ស៊ី ចុះហត្ថលេខាលើកិច្ចព្រមព្រៀងសហប្រតិបត្តិការរាប់សិបលើវិស័យជាច្រើន។

Foreign Minister Penny Wong labels berating of bound pro-Palestine activists "shocking and unacceptable"; Sons of man killed in US mosque attack say he's a hero; and in sport, Southampton's appeal on spying charge fails.

高市早苗（Takaichi Sanae）訪澳除了新聞花邊的麝香瓜和 AC/DC 鼓皮，真正的重點是她在日語記者會親口說出「準同盟」三個字。三菱重工護衛艦合同、能源安全聯合宣言、網絡安全框架等難免會引起中國的反彈。究竟現實主義學者的批評有沒有道理？又或者我們正在見證著另一個地緣政治局勢的新常態？問：高市早苗這次訪澳的真正背景是什麼，單純是50週年紀念嗎？ 答：奈良條約五十週年是外交理由，但真正動機是目前的世界局勢，尤其是霍爾木茲海峽危機。伊朗戰爭爆發後這條石油要道實際上已封鎖，日本原油供應嚴重依賴這條通道，澳洲液態燃料進口亦受影響。危機令澳洲意識到，自己在中東幾乎沒有直接影響力，必須依賴貿易夥伴——尤其是日本——協助疏通能源通道。問：「準同盟」這個定性有什麼獨特分量？ 答：關鍵在於是日本首相在日語記者會上主動說出，而非外界詮釋。與「特別戰略夥伴」相比，「準同盟」意味著隱性義務：若日本捲入衝突，澳洲不能說「我們只是買了幾艘軍艦」就袖手旁觀。澳洲外長黃英賢（Penny Wong）和國防部長馬利士（Richard Marles）均沒有否認這個說法，沉默本身就是一種背書。問：護衛艦合同為何被視為里程碑，而不只是一筆軍購？ 答：這是澳洲首次向日本三菱重工採購最上級護衛艦，突破了日本以往對武器輸出的限制。更深層的意義是，高市早苗在記者會上提到，目標是在印太建立共同的造船維修能力網絡，澳洲可能成為其中一個節點。賣軍艦即是賣設計底蘊，這種分享只會發生在準同盟層級的關係裡。問：雪梨大學教授古倫的批評是什麼，為什麼他的論點有盲點？答：古倫擔心澳洲被動捲入未經充分思考的衝突，尤其高市早苗立場鷹派——曾下令軍艦穿越台灣海峽，選在《馬關條約》131週年當日，具挑釁意味。但古倫的盲點在於，他把北京的強制行為與日本的鷹派化並列為平行現象，而非因果關係。正是中共系統性的軍事壓力和威嚇，才迫使日本走向更強硬立場。「雙方都要降溫」的均衡論述，在攻守不對等的情況下，實際效果是要求被威嚇的一方讓步。問：澳洲有沒有能力兌現準同盟的承諾？ 答：有三個明顯缺口。第一，澳洲燃料儲備嚴重不足，一個連自己能源安全都難以保障的國家，可信度成疑。第二，AUKUS核潛艇計劃面臨延誤風險，甚至有前官員提出考慮向日本租借潛艇——租借關係的出現，恰恰說明「準同盟」已不只是感情，而是相互依賴。第三，整個結盟框架從未經過公眾討論，五層文件堆疊都是官僚程序悄然推進，民主問責嚴重缺失。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

Four women and nine children linked to IS are set to return to Australia from detention camps in north-east Syria later today, with some of the women expected to face criminal charges on arrival. Liberal Senator James Paterson has criticised a One Nation volunteer after the pair clashed at a polling booth in the electorate of Farrer. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - シリア北東部の収容所からイスラム組織ISとつながりのあるオーストラリアの女性４人と子ども９人がきょう、オーストラリアに到着する予定です。スーザン・リー元自由党代表の辞任によりファラ―選挙区で９日に投開票が行われる連邦補欠選挙の投票所で、自由党のジェイムズ・パタソン上院議員と、ワン・ネーションのボランティアスタッフの間で口論が起き、ワン・ネーションのポーリン・ハンソン代表が謝罪しました。2026年４月30日放送。

Today's headlines include: Public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, with the daughter of a Bondi terror attack victim appearing as the first witness. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation's leader. A British tanker has reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would start helping ships stranded in the Gulf. And today’s good news: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has named its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an important meeting in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's diary.On Monday, Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, will touch down in Australia for high‑level talks with the Albanese government, following Foreign Minister Penny Wong's trip to Tokyo to shore up fuel and fertiliser supplies.So, are friends in need friends indeed? Australia wants fuel from our friends in the north, but what will Japan's new prime minister want in return?Takaichi has been called the world's most powerful woman. So, how will Anthony Albanese approach the meeting? And as Japan bolsters its defences against China, does Tokyo expect Australia to do the same?Guest: Professor Shiro Armstrong, Director of the Australia‑Japan Research Centre and the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research, and Editor of the East Asia Forum at the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy.Recommendations:Geraldine - Drops of God (TV series)Hamish - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

The interim report into the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been handed to governor-general Sam Mostyn. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is urging China to resume exports of jet fuel to Australia, after a meeting with her Chinese counterpart. The federal opposition says the federal budget must take the lessons of the latest inflation hike into the federal budget. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - 昨年12月に起きたボンダイビーチでの銃撃事件を受けて設置されたロイヤルコミッションの中間報告書がきょう、サム・モスティン連邦総督に提出されました。日本、中国、韓国を訪問しているペニー・ウォン豪外相は、北京で中国の王毅外相と会談し、中国からオーストラリアへのジェット燃料の輸出を再開するよう要請しました。豪統計局のデータでインフレのさらなる加速が示されたことで、自由党からは、来月発表される新年度連邦予算案で対応策を盛り込むべきだとの声が上がっています。2026年４月30日放送。

2026年4月30日午间：澳大利亚外长黄英贤（Penny Wong）于4月29日在北京访问期间确认，中国已同意与澳方企业在航空燃油运输方面开展合作。伊朗战争爆发后，中国限制了航空燃油和柴油的出口（收听播客，了解详情）。

Our Australian correspondent comments on the Super El Niño, Pauline Hanson’s new plane and Penny Wong hustling for fuel on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La ministra degli Esteri sta visitando questa settimana Giappone, Cina e Corea del Sud, in una serie di incontri che, secondo il professor Tani, richiederà "tutte le abilità diplomatiche di cui fortunatamente Wong dispone”.

Ngoại trưởng Úc, Penny Wong, sắp bắt đầu chuyến công du quan trọng tới Châu Á trong bối cảnh chính phủ Úc ngày càng lo ngại về an ninh năng lượng và sự gián đoạn nguồn cung nhiên liệu toàn cầu. Điểm dừng chân đầu tiên của bà là Nhật Bản, trước khi tiếp tục tới Trung Quốc và Hàn Quốc, với mục tiêu then chốt là đảm bảo Úc có thể tiếp cận ổn định các nguồn xăng dầu và phân bón.

Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul warnt vor UN-Sicherheitsrat vor einer weiteren Eskalation im Iran-Konflikt / Vorsitzende der österreichischen Wehrdienstkommission hält nun doch eine Volksbefragung zur Verlängerung der Wehrpflicht für möglich / Bericht des Verteidigungsausschusses des britischen Unterhauses sieht erhebliche Probleme bei der Umsetzung des AUKUS-Sicherheitsabkommens / Suche nach vermissten fünfjährigen Mädchen nahe Alice Springs geht in den dritten Tag / Australische Opposition will Treibstoffreserven deutlich auszubauen / Spannungen zwischen USA und Iran bei den Vereinten Nationen / Außenministerin Penny Wong zu Asienreise in China eingetroffen / Neuer US-Botschafter in Australien / E-Bike Vorfall NSW an den Northern Beaches in Sydney endet vor Gericht

Security questions raised following White House dinner checkpoint breach; Penny Wong heads to China and other Asian nations for key talks; and in the AFL, St Kilda record their biggest win in a decade. - अस्ट्रेलियाले रक्षा बलका लागि यात्रुहरूलाई बारुदी सुरुङ र अन्य विस्फोटक उपकरणहरूबाट सुरक्षित राख्ने सवारी साधन बुशमास्टर सयौँको सङ्ख्यामा खरिद गर्ने, अस्ट्रेलियन विदेश मन्त्रीको विदेश भ्रमणको मुख्य एजेन्डामा ऊर्जा र इन्धन सुरक्षा रहने र अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति सम्मिलित कार्यक्रममा गोली चलेको लगायतका आजका प्रमुख समाचार सुन्नुहोस्।

Verdächtiger des Washington-Shootings soll vor Gericht erscheinen // Iran will keine Atomverhandlungen mit den USA führen // Australien wird 1,2 Milliarden Dollar in Militärfahrzeuge investieren // Penny Wong tritt Dienstreise in Asien an // Zahl der Anträge auf Kriegsdienstverweigerung in Deutschland gestiegen // Sabastian Sawe bricht Marathon-Weltrekord unter zwei Stunden

Monday Headlines: Trump likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner Israel-Lebanon ceasefire shattered Penny Wong to visit China, Japan and South Korea to shore up fuel supply Angus Taylor says Welcome to Country ceremonies are “overused” London Marathon sees world record tumble Deep Dive: Since the devastating October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel in 2023, and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, racism in Australia has been on the rise. Impacted communities have reported increases in threats, graffiti, abuse, and violence against them, and now a new report is shining a stark light on the situation. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by the Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman to break down a groundbreaking report into racism against our Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities in the wake of October 7. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security questions raised following White House dinner checkpoint breach; Penny Wong heads to China and other Asian nations for key talks; and in the AFL, St Kilda record their biggest win in a decade.

Today's headlines include: Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with her Lebanese and Pakistani counterparts on a ceasefire in the Middle East, as uncertainty surrounds negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Christopher Luxon will stay on as Prime Minister of New Zealand after surviving a confidence vote. A smoking ban for people born after 2008 has passed UK Parliament, more than two years after the bill was first tabled. And today’s good news: Archaeologists have discovered an ancient water temple in north-east Egypt. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Australia will spend MILLIONS to develop high-powered lasers to counter drone threat. Plus, 50yo e-bike rider killed by public bus & Penny Wong’s busy night on the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of the week recorded just 48 hours after the last one (around 12pm on Wed 1 April), Darren is joined once again by Stephen Dziedzic of the ABC to talk through what, again, has been a wild few days. In two Truth Social posts barely twelve hours apart, President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian desalination plants — a move legal experts describe as a war crime — and then told allies to "go get your own oil" signalling the United States may end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Taken together, these posts suggest something seismic: the effective repudiation of the Carter Doctrine, which since 1980 has been the foundational premise of U.S. security strategy in the Gulf. But then Darren and Stephen turn to a long overdue conversation about what this means for Australia and the region. They cover: The alliance. Australia has maintained carefully calibrated support for the U.S. strikes, but if Trump walks away from Hormuz, the question for Canberra shifts from "will we join an American-led operation?" to "will we join a deal with Tehran that Washington might hate?" Trump is effectively telling allies to solve a problem he created — but may condemn whatever solution they find. The region. Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan has framed this as an Asian crisis driven by an American war. Stephen reports on the fury across Southeast Asia, the limits of what countries like Singapore and the Philippines can actually do in response, and why — despite the rage — the short-term strategic calculus holding these alliances together may persist even as long-term trust fractures. Energy statecraft. Bloomberg reported this week that Penny Wong and Madeleine King are leveraging Australia's LNG exports in conversations with Asian partners. Stephen unpacks the competing signals from inside government — one camp talking about "bargaining chips," another insisting Australia is simply being a reliable supplier — and why the audience for much of this messaging may be domestic rather than international. Darren and Stephen explore the broader question of whether Australia needs a new toolkit for directing energy flows in a crisis. The Pacific. Pacific Island nations run almost entirely on diesel and face an existential crisis if supply disruptions continue into May and June. Stephen reports that Canberra is war-gaming options — from redirecting aid funding to sharing physical diesel supplies to folding the Pacific into bilateral energy deals with Singapore and others. The China-Pakistan five-point peace initiative, announced yesterday, is the first time a major power has proposed a concrete pathway to end the war. Darren raises Adam Tooze's provocative FT column on a "blueprint for Chinese global hegemony" — mocked and criticised, but capturing something real about the sheer demand for someone to lead. Darren and Stephen grapple with whether this crisis could pull China into a systemic stabiliser role it has never sought and may not want — and what that would mean for a world order already through the looking glass. The episode concludes with both noting that the Prime Minister is due to address the nation in hours, and Trump is scheduled to speak overnight — meaning everything discussed may be overtaken by events before listeners press play. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Trump Truth Social post threatening to destroy Iranian power plants, oil wells, and desalination plants (30 March 2026): https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/30/trump-iran-strikes-escalation-00850005 Trump Truth Social post: "Go get your own oil" (31 March 2026): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/trump-anger-at-allies-as-hegseth-visits-mideast/106519152 Wall Street Journal — "Trump Tells Aides He's Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz" by Alexander Ward and Meridith McGraw (31 March 2026): https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-ee950ad4 Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan interview with Reuters (23 March 2026): https://www.mfa.gov.sg/newsroom/press-statements-transcripts-and-photos/transcript-of-minister-for-foreign-affairs-dr-vivian-balakrishnan-s-interview-with-reuters-global-managing-editor-for-world-news-mark-bendeich--23-march-2026/ The New Yorker — "Trump, Iran, and the Shadow of Suez" by Ishaan Tharoor (30 March 2026): https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/trump-iran-and-the-shadow-of-suez Stephen Wertheim (Carnegie Endowment) on the purpose of U.S. military role in the Middle East — quoted in The New Yorker The Economist — “Refine and dandy: Iran's war bounty”, The Intelligence (podcast), 31 March:  https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2026/03/31/refine-and-dandy-irans-war-bounty Bloomberg — "Australia Aims to Use LNG Clout to Secure Asian Fuel Supplies" by Keira Wright and James Mayger (31 March 2026): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-31/australia-aims-to-use-lng-clout-to-secure-asian-fuel-supplies Australia-Singapore joint statement on energy security (23 March 2026): https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-energy-security China-Pakistan five-point peace initiative (31 March 2026) : https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202603/t20260331_11884511.html Adam Tooze — "A Blueprint for Chinese Global Leadership," Financial Times (c. 30 March 2026): https://www.ft.com/content/cf2eeead-461d-4e3b-aeb7-48b30114643c Charles Kindleberger — The World in Depression, 1929–1939 (referenced in discussion of hegemonic stability): https://archive.org/details/worldindepressio00kind_0

Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks with her US counterpart on the war in the Middle East; Donald Trump calls NATO allies cowards; and in football, the Matildas make final preparations for tonight's AFC Asian Cup final.

This week, we dive into the gas tax drama - who voted for the punters, who sided with the gas lobby, and One Nation's backflip. We unpack multiple political manoeuvres and pageant politics, from Albo's tussle with Karl Stefanovic, Victorian Premier Jacinda Allen turning the CFMEU corruption saga into a personal spat, and Penny Wong's semantic gymnastics when asked if Australia is at war. Plus: the latest on the punters' e-bikes, Konrad loses his shirt live on air, and a new side quest unlocked - free sauce at every pie shop in Australia. Bypass the Algorithm, Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up Support We the Punters on PATREON (https://www.patreon.com/punterspolitics) Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts (https://www.punterspolitics.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Australia risks becoming entangled in Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's war on Iran, Guardian Australia columnist Paul Daley questions whether refusing to challenge the White House at all costs indulges a US-Australia relationship that no longer exists

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Warka maanta waxaa ka mida, wasiirka arrimaha dibeddeda, Penny Wong, oo sheegtay sida ay dunidu uga walaacsan tahay sida ay Iiran uga falcelisey weerarkii ay Maraykanka iyo Israel ku qaadeen. Gaashaan-buurta NATO-na waxay sheegeen inay soo rideen gantaal Iran leedahay oo ku sii jeedey Turkiye.

War secretary Pete Hegseth goes on the offensive, saying Operation Epic Fury is not a fair fight - and America will show no mercy. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines, more stranded Australians make their way home from the Gulf. Follow our Middle East live blog here Read more of our coverage on the Middle East: Carney trip long on symbolism, short on substance If at first you don’t succeed, die, die again Decisive, devastating and without mercy: Hegseth’s update on crushing Iran Canadian PM Mark Carney urges new ‘trusted coalitions’ across critical minerals, defence, AI Iran regime removal will cut global antisemitism, Ryvchin saysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has sat down with Federal Politics reporter Anna Henderson, where she was pressed on Canberra's position and whether Australia has any involvement in the escalating global conflict following the recent attacks on Iran. The Minister addressed questions about the legal justification for the strikes, Australia's role, and national security concerns as tensions continue to reverberate beyond the Middle East.

Topics:Our Society Is Captured: Australia Backs US–Israel Attacks on IranIn a solo “Iron Fist” rant, the host reviews what he calls an unprovoked US–Israel bombing campaign on Iran (“Operation Epic Fury”), describing hundreds of Tomahawk missiles, US aircraft and drones, and about 200 Israeli jets striking 500 sites, killing Iranian leaders including the Supreme Leader and at least 165 schoolgirls; Iran retaliates by striking Tel Aviv and targeting US bases in Gulf states. He argues Western leaders, especially Five Eyes governments and Australia's Anthony Albanese, condemn Iran's response while supporting the attacks, despite Iran being in negotiations at the time. He critiques media and political statements (Laura Tingle, Penny Wong, EU leaders), highlights an MSNBC exchange with Iran's foreign minister, and mocks a UN Security Council session chaired by Melania Trump. He frames the war as driven by the military-industrial complex, Zionists, capitalists, and propaganda, and portrays Albanese as captured by lobbying and abandoning his 2003 anti-Iraq-war stance, including repeating unproven claims about Iran-linked attacks in Australia.00:00 Solo Rant Setup01:13 Why People Accept It02:50 What Happened In Iran05:15 Negotiations And Pretexts07:42 Five Eyes Backing War14:06 Regime Change Playbook17:42 What Iranians Actually Want21:29 Media Clips And Hypocrisy28:58 Orwellian Interviews30:31 UN Security Council Farce30:44 Melania Chairs UN32:40 Melania Doc Roast34:02 Greenland And Denmark34:44 Why Attack Iran Now35:12 Four Forces Behind War38:07 Albanese In Focus38:53 World Reactions Clip41:08 Albanese Then Vs Now44:11 Claims Of Iran Attacks47:36 Greens And Critics50:34 Lobby Power And Capture54:47 Leadership And Wrap UpTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

The Australian Government has ruled out getting the military involved in the conflict unleashed by United States-Israeli strikes on Iran. It's been confirmed Australia has 115,000 nationals in the Middle East who are unable to fly out because of airspace closures as a result of the attacks. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in discussions with airlines, but the Government's hoping commercial flights would resume to help people leave. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Islamic groups announce special events to honour the martyrdom of Iran's Ayatollah. Plus, Penny Wong succeeds in having One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson censured for a comment she made on Sky News about Muslims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Headlines: Conflict escalates in the Middle East as Israel, Iran and the US engage in strikes Petrol prices and travel: how this latest Middle East conflict will impact Australia Parents of backpacker killed on K’gari call for inquest Penny Wong to move censure motion against Pauline Hanson The Matildas win their Asian Cup opener Further listening from the headlines: Jane Hume on migration, One Nation and laughing at Angus Taylor Deep Dive: Getting on the property ladder in Australia has never been easy, but new data from Domain shows just how steep the climb has become. The 2026 First Home Buyers Report reveals entry-level property prices have risen in every capital city (except for units in Canberra), deposit saving timelines are stretching longer and mortgage stress now hitting lower-end buyers nationwide. In this episode of The Briefing, Domain’s Dr Nicola Powell joins us to unpack why this crisis is structural, not cyclical, and what, if anything, can be done to fix it. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Headlines: Deadline looms for Coalition reunion, Penny Wong defends Israeli President’s visit among death threats, Queensland man charged with 596 child abuse offences, child vaccination rates plunge to 30-year low and footy fandom has tangible impact on our stress levels. Deep Dive: The Super Bowl halftime show is set to make history this year, with Bad Bunny becoming the first artist to perform solely in Spanish - sparking both celebration and backlash. From a supermarket job in Puerto Rico and SoundCloud uploads to Grammy wins and four years as Spotify’s most-streamed artist, his rise has reshaped global pop music. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Seany B from the HIT Network’s The Pulse to unpack Bad Bunny’s rise to superstardom, why this moment matters, and whether his Super Bowl stage could double as a political statement. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*** As this episode contains clips from other sources, I recommend watching it on YouTube on this link: https://youtu.be/uenKNmiHP10 Australia has just passed sweeping new "hate-speech" laws. Former Army officer and Bosnia war refugee Vedran ‘Maz' Maslic warns they could be used to silence criticism of Israel even from Jewish scholars and peace activists. In this solo monologue, Vedran breaks his silence on the Bondi attack aftermath, the "Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026," and what he sees as an escalating campaign to reshape what Australians can say about Israel, Gaza, and Zionism.

Contentious hate laws and gun reform pass parliament, Senator Penny Wong joins Isabella Higgins to discuss the changes.

Contentious hate laws and gun reform pass parliament, Senator Penny Wong joins Isabella Higgins to discuss the changes.