Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell says the prime minister is yet to speak with US President Donald Trump about the new U-S tariffs on Australian exports.<\/p>\n
The Trump Administration’s 12.5 per cent tax on imports from 60 countries is now in effect, with the White House linking the move to concerns about forced labour and slavery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bahrain has activated its air raid sirens, warning residents to seek shelter.<\/p>\n
Gulf states have faced frequent fire over the past week as the US and Iran ramp up strikes against each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Australia’s last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.<\/p>\n
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