Albanese's frustration with Trump is on display as he pays a price for an unpopular war - ABC News
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Albanese's frustration with Trump is on display as he pays a price for an unpopular war - ABC News
Summary: ABC News reports growing frustration from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the US-led Iran war, now in its third month. Albanese has linked the conflict to economic strains, including volatile oil prices and high inflation, and faces budgetary pressure from prolonged war-related costs. His previously floated idea of meeting President Trump for football diplomacy (in Seattle) appears unlikely or canceled, as security concerns and political sensitivities
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Panel says deep-sea mining and more show issues with US territorial status | American Samoa | Samoa News
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