World briefing

Peter Dutton and Michael Choi were appointed to the Queensland Investment Corporation board, which manages over $135 billion in assets.

South Korea's foreign minister announced an envoy will visit Iran to discuss navigation safety and regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Pakistan's capital has deployed security forces and declared holidays as Iran and the US prepare for negotiations scheduled for Saturday.

The Greens call for Australia to cancel Israeli arms contracts and advocate for Lebanon's inclusion in ceasefire negotiations amid ongoing conflict.

Israeli attacks in Lebanon have resulted in over 300 deaths, with Israel targeting Hezbollah sites and Lebanon seeking a ceasefire for negotiations.

An email warned White House staff not to use non-public information for bets on prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel would continue strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, with US and international efforts focusing on negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Kilauea erupted on Thursday, producing 3.6 million cubic yards of lava and causing the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

President Trump accused Iran of mismanaging shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon and Israel prepare for peace negotiations.

The UK government canceled Kanye West’s visa after he was booked as a Wireless festival headliner amid antisemitism concerns.

The Artemis II crew is preparing for splashdown off the California coast after a 10-day lunar mission, with discussions on space exploration's future.

Hyundai Australia recalls 3,478 Kona EVs and 1,402 Ioniq EVs due to fire risk from battery management software issues.