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1. Asian Cup postponed due to Saudi Arabia conflict Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Conflict in Saudi Arabia has led to the postponement of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

2. US strikes Iranian islands as Trump talks up diplomatic progress Al-Monitor · 3 Nov 2026

   The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic progress with Tehran. The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media…

3. RBA and economists say government spending is boosting inflation Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Both the Reserve Bank and economists say government spending is driving inflation.

4. Forest in Argentina inaugurated to honor memory of Nova Festival victims Jerusalem Post · 3 Nov 2026

   Three years after October 7, a forest of 414 trees in Argentina was dedicated to honor the memory of those murdered at the Nova Festival massacre.

5. Documentary exposing UNRWA corruption, Hamas involvement, screened for United Nations diplomats Jerusalem Post · 3 Nov 2026

   “In recent years, the State of Israel has demonstrated that UNRWA has long served as an extended arm of the terrorist organization Hamas,” Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, said.

6. Tehran refuses to accept 'excessive' US demands, deal to end war still distant, Iran official says Jerusalem Post · 3 Nov 2026

   Tehran's conditions would have to be met if the US wants the Strait of Hormuz opened, the official said, adding that nuclear talks could begin afterwards.

7. Adnoc’s XRG to buy Australian LNG stake for $1.5bn The National · 3 Nov 2026

   XRG , the international energy investment unit of Adnoc, has agreed to acquire Shell’s stake in Australian natural gas project for $1.5 billion, as the company seeks to diversify its portfolio amid Iran war disrupting global energy markets. Abu Dhabi-based XRG will buy the stake in Australia's North…

8. Lee's multicultural benefits challenge: Centrist outreach or political misstep? Korea Times · 3 Nov 2026

   President Lee Jae Myung’s repeated questioning of benefits for multicultural families has raised a question beyond policy fairness: Is he trying to broaden his appeal by challenging his own liberal base? Political analysts and other experts contacted by The Korea Times offered differing…

9. One Nation volunteer bashed with baseball bat outside Victorian home Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   A volunteer is recovering from a brain bleed after confronting alleged vandals targeting campaign signs at his property.

10. Asian Cup postponement leaves Socceroos facing massive Popovic dilemma Nine · 3 Nov 2026

    The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.