ADF aircraft ready to evacuate Australians from Middle East
Thousands of Australians remain trapped in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The embassy in Tehran is now closed, limiting consular assistance.
Defence aircraft are now being deployed to the region, but the government says it's getting harder to help those caught in the middle.
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Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Israel says ‘new wave' of attacks has begun; Donald Trump scorns EU peace efforts, as death toll nears 700
Go to latest Pinned post from 12.12pm What you need to know Good afternoon. If you are just joining our ongoing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East and the Israel-Iran war, here's a quick overview of the latest events: Israel and Iran launched more attacks in the past few hours, with a barrage of Iranian missiles exploding over central Israel and the Israeli Air Force bombing sites in central Iran. A missile strike on the Israeli city of Haifa wounded 30 people overnight. Israeli strikes killed at least 44 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including many who were seeking food aid, local officials said. US President Donald Trump has scorned European peace efforts, after foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany held inconclusive talks with their Iranian counterpart. Iran says it would not discuss the future of its nuclear program while it was under attack by Israel. Israel's UN envoy told the UN Security Council his country would not stop its attacks 'until Iran's nuclear threat is dismantled', while the country's top general warned of a 'prolonged campaign'. Israel's foreign minister claimed the bombing campaign had already set back Iranian efforts to build nuclear weapons efforts by two to three years. Australia has shut its embassy in Tehran, and sent defence personnel and assets to the region to help evacuate Australians. Earlier, Trump said he would decide whether the US would join military action against Iran within two weeks. 1.31pm Gabbard blames 'fake news' after Trump rebukes her over Iranian weapons program The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has taken to social media to assert that Iran is 'weeks to months' away from producing a nuclear weapon, after US President Donald Trump branded her 'wrong' for stating in March that there was no evidence Iran was building a weapon. She said the media has taken her March testimony 'out of context' and was trying to 'manufacture division.' Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by his spy chief that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon when he spoke with reporters at an airport in Morristown, New Jersey, this morning. 'She's wrong,' Trump said. Gabbard posted this morning on the social media platform X that she agreed with Trump. 'America has intelligence that Iran is at the point that it can produce a nuclear weapon within weeks to months, if they decide to finalise the assembly. President Trump has been clear that can't happen, and I agree.' 'The dishonest media is intentionally taking my testimony out of context and spreading fake news as a way to manufacture division.' 1.11pm Australians may be able to get flights out of Israel from Monday Australians wishing to leave Israel may be able to do so on commercial flights from Monday after the Israeli government said it was reopening airspace for some outgoing tourists. 'We are aware of reports airspace in Israel may reopen soon,' the government's latest travel advice says. Loading 'We're contacting registered Australians who want to leave Israel about our plans for assisted departures. 'If you have an existing ticket for cancelled flights, we encouraged you to keep speaking with airlines. This may be the fastest way for you to depart.' The federal government is urging Australians in Iran, Israel and Palestine to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade here. Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev said on Friday that some outgoing flights would be allowed from Monday. The federal government is advising people not to travel to the region and leave if they can. The latest warning on the website is here.
The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Minjee Lee well in the hunt at Women's PGA Championship
Minjee Lee has overcome more brutal conditions to remain equal second at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship in sweltering Texas. On a day when the average score soared as high as the mercury to almost 77, Lee carved out an even-par second round of 72 to stay strong at three under for the championship. The one-time world No.2 trails Thailand's now-world No.2 Jeeno Thitikul by three shots after the superstar Thai shot to six under with a late flurry. Chasing a maiden major, Thitikul birdied her last two holes in a second-round two-under 70 at PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch East course. The 22-year-old one-time world No.1 will carry the 36-hole lead into a major for only the second time, having tied for 12th after being the halfway pacesetter at the 2024 Chevron Championship. Playing as close to a home game as the Perth-raised, Dallas-based Lee gets, the Australian offset three bogeys with three birdies to stay firmly in the mix for a third major title of her own. Significantly, unlike the first round when she dropped two shots in the last three holes, Lee hung tough down the stretch with three back-nine birdies after slipping four strokes behind at one stage. Her late rally left Lee alongside Japan's Rio Takeda, who carded a one-under 71 to be tied for second. The pair are one shot ahead of sentimental favourite Lexi Thompson. The American continues to revel since retiring from fulltime professional golf, Thompson climbing to fourth with a a two-under round on Friday morning (Saturday AEST). Japan's Chisato Iwai and American Auston Kim, who both posted second-round 72s, are the only other players in red numbers at one under par. World No.1 Nelly Korda (74) is tied for 16th at two over after managing only one birdie for the day. Steph Kyriacou (75) is the next best of the Australians, one shot behind Korda, at three over and equal 25th. World No.8 Hannah Green is another stroke back after producing the shot of the day, a hole-out eagle at the par-5 13th, in a rollercoaster round of 74 that also featured a double bogey, four bogeys, two birdies and 10 pars. At five over after a 74-75 start, Karis Davidson also earned a weekend tee time after taking a sabbatical from golf last year to complete an aged and disability care course on the Gold Coast. At seven over, fellow Australians Gabriela Ruffels (77-74), Hira Naveed (75-76) and Grace Kim (73-78) all survived the cut by a shot. Minjee Lee has overcome more brutal conditions to remain equal second at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship in sweltering Texas. On a day when the average score soared as high as the mercury to almost 77, Lee carved out an even-par second round of 72 to stay strong at three under for the championship. The one-time world No.2 trails Thailand's now-world No.2 Jeeno Thitikul by three shots after the superstar Thai shot to six under with a late flurry. Chasing a maiden major, Thitikul birdied her last two holes in a second-round two-under 70 at PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch East course. The 22-year-old one-time world No.1 will carry the 36-hole lead into a major for only the second time, having tied for 12th after being the halfway pacesetter at the 2024 Chevron Championship. Playing as close to a home game as the Perth-raised, Dallas-based Lee gets, the Australian offset three bogeys with three birdies to stay firmly in the mix for a third major title of her own. Significantly, unlike the first round when she dropped two shots in the last three holes, Lee hung tough down the stretch with three back-nine birdies after slipping four strokes behind at one stage. Her late rally left Lee alongside Japan's Rio Takeda, who carded a one-under 71 to be tied for second. The pair are one shot ahead of sentimental favourite Lexi Thompson. The American continues to revel since retiring from fulltime professional golf, Thompson climbing to fourth with a a two-under round on Friday morning (Saturday AEST). Japan's Chisato Iwai and American Auston Kim, who both posted second-round 72s, are the only other players in red numbers at one under par. World No.1 Nelly Korda (74) is tied for 16th at two over after managing only one birdie for the day. Steph Kyriacou (75) is the next best of the Australians, one shot behind Korda, at three over and equal 25th. World No.8 Hannah Green is another stroke back after producing the shot of the day, a hole-out eagle at the par-5 13th, in a rollercoaster round of 74 that also featured a double bogey, four bogeys, two birdies and 10 pars. At five over after a 74-75 start, Karis Davidson also earned a weekend tee time after taking a sabbatical from golf last year to complete an aged and disability care course on the Gold Coast. At seven over, fellow Australians Gabriela Ruffels (77-74), Hira Naveed (75-76) and Grace Kim (73-78) all survived the cut by a shot. Minjee Lee has overcome more brutal conditions to remain equal second at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship in sweltering Texas. On a day when the average score soared as high as the mercury to almost 77, Lee carved out an even-par second round of 72 to stay strong at three under for the championship. The one-time world No.2 trails Thailand's now-world No.2 Jeeno Thitikul by three shots after the superstar Thai shot to six under with a late flurry. Chasing a maiden major, Thitikul birdied her last two holes in a second-round two-under 70 at PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch East course. The 22-year-old one-time world No.1 will carry the 36-hole lead into a major for only the second time, having tied for 12th after being the halfway pacesetter at the 2024 Chevron Championship. Playing as close to a home game as the Perth-raised, Dallas-based Lee gets, the Australian offset three bogeys with three birdies to stay firmly in the mix for a third major title of her own. Significantly, unlike the first round when she dropped two shots in the last three holes, Lee hung tough down the stretch with three back-nine birdies after slipping four strokes behind at one stage. Her late rally left Lee alongside Japan's Rio Takeda, who carded a one-under 71 to be tied for second. The pair are one shot ahead of sentimental favourite Lexi Thompson. The American continues to revel since retiring from fulltime professional golf, Thompson climbing to fourth with a a two-under round on Friday morning (Saturday AEST). Japan's Chisato Iwai and American Auston Kim, who both posted second-round 72s, are the only other players in red numbers at one under par. World No.1 Nelly Korda (74) is tied for 16th at two over after managing only one birdie for the day. Steph Kyriacou (75) is the next best of the Australians, one shot behind Korda, at three over and equal 25th. World No.8 Hannah Green is another stroke back after producing the shot of the day, a hole-out eagle at the par-5 13th, in a rollercoaster round of 74 that also featured a double bogey, four bogeys, two birdies and 10 pars. At five over after a 74-75 start, Karis Davidson also earned a weekend tee time after taking a sabbatical from golf last year to complete an aged and disability care course on the Gold Coast. At seven over, fellow Australians Gabriela Ruffels (77-74), Hira Naveed (75-76) and Grace Kim (73-78) all survived the cut by a shot. Minjee Lee has overcome more brutal conditions to remain equal second at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship in sweltering Texas. On a day when the average score soared as high as the mercury to almost 77, Lee carved out an even-par second round of 72 to stay strong at three under for the championship. The one-time world No.2 trails Thailand's now-world No.2 Jeeno Thitikul by three shots after the superstar Thai shot to six under with a late flurry. Chasing a maiden major, Thitikul birdied her last two holes in a second-round two-under 70 at PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch East course. The 22-year-old one-time world No.1 will carry the 36-hole lead into a major for only the second time, having tied for 12th after being the halfway pacesetter at the 2024 Chevron Championship. Playing as close to a home game as the Perth-raised, Dallas-based Lee gets, the Australian offset three bogeys with three birdies to stay firmly in the mix for a third major title of her own. Significantly, unlike the first round when she dropped two shots in the last three holes, Lee hung tough down the stretch with three back-nine birdies after slipping four strokes behind at one stage. Her late rally left Lee alongside Japan's Rio Takeda, who carded a one-under 71 to be tied for second. The pair are one shot ahead of sentimental favourite Lexi Thompson. The American continues to revel since retiring from fulltime professional golf, Thompson climbing to fourth with a a two-under round on Friday morning (Saturday AEST). Japan's Chisato Iwai and American Auston Kim, who both posted second-round 72s, are the only other players in red numbers at one under par. World No.1 Nelly Korda (74) is tied for 16th at two over after managing only one birdie for the day. Steph Kyriacou (75) is the next best of the Australians, one shot behind Korda, at three over and equal 25th. World No.8 Hannah Green is another stroke back after producing the shot of the day, a hole-out eagle at the par-5 13th, in a rollercoaster round of 74 that also featured a double bogey, four bogeys, two birdies and 10 pars. At five over after a 74-75 start, Karis Davidson also earned a weekend tee time after taking a sabbatical from golf last year to complete an aged and disability care course on the Gold Coast. At seven over, fellow Australians Gabriela Ruffels (77-74), Hira Naveed (75-76) and Grace Kim (73-78) all survived the cut by a shot.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Weather forecast: Australia's shortest day turns coldest as millions shiver as snow, icy winds, and sub-zero lows grip the nation
Millions of Australians bundled up against the biting chill of the winter solstice , as the sun rose weakly on Saturday(June 21), Australia's shortest day of the year. A brutal cold front swept across the country's southeast, ushering in icy winds, heavy snowfall, and sub-zero temperatures that grounded flights, shuttered roads, and blanketed the high country in white. 'The first cold outbreak of the winter season is impacting southeastern Australia this weekend, with damaging winds, heavy snowfall, widespread showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and some very cold air,' said Dean Narramore, meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Temperatures plunged across Australia Temperatures plunged across large parts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and southern Queensland. In alpine towns like Perisher and Thredbo, heavy snow and wind gusts turned roads treacherous. Live Events In Cooma, a frosty –8.5°C morning was the coldest of the season. 'Our woollies looked like sugar-coated marshmallows,' laughed one sheep farmer from the Monaro region, describing how frost settled on her livestock at dawn. Severe weather warnings were issued for elevated and coastal parts of South Australia, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide. Winds exceeding 90 km/h were recorded along exposed ridges. Residents in Melbourne faced chilly rain and grey skies, while in Sydney , winds picked up despite slightly milder temperatures. Weather forecasters are already tracking a second, stronger cold front expected to arrive Sunday, sweeping in from Western Australia and plunging southeast across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Sky News Weather presenter Nikolina Kharoufeh warned that even colder air and widespread strong winds would accompany the front, possibly pushing temperatures below freezing again in inland regions. Weather for the weekend Here's what the weekend looks like in major capital cities: Sydney : Partly cloudy, 19°C Saturday; mostly sunny, 20°C Sunday. Melbourne : Cloudy with showers, 15°C Saturday; partly cloudy Sunday. Canberra : Chilly with a low of 2°C Saturday; mostly sunny Sunday with 16°C high. Brisbane : Sunny and mild, 24°C Saturday; 25°C Sunday. Adelaide : Cloudy with a chance of rain, 17°C Saturday; 18°C Sunday. Hobart : Showers and 13°C Saturday; 14°C Sunday. Perth : Rain on Saturday, 18°C; clearing by Sunday. Darwin : Dry and warm, highs in the low 30s. Despite the frigid blast, Australia's true coldest days may still lie ahead. Meteorologists explain that due to seasonal lag, temperatures usually bottom out in mid-to-late July, even as daylight hours slowly begin to increase after the solstice.
