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Matthew Doran, Jerusalem-based correspondent offering on-the-ground Middle East analysis. Various reporters including Isabel Moussali, Alison Horne, Jane Norman, Sarah Temevska and Meghna Bali deliver field reports from Lebanon, Iran, Singapore and India. They discuss Israel's strikes and ceasefire talks with Lebanon. They cover diplomacy around Pakistan and Iran, fuel and LNG supply moves, construction cost shocks and factory shutdowns in Morbi.

Jane Norman, reporting from Singapore on energy and fuel security. Dr Charles Kupchan, Georgetown professor and CFR senior fellow on geopolitics. John Lyons, ABC America editor analyzing US foreign policy. They discuss Israeli strikes in Beirut, disputes over the ceasefire’s scope, planned negotiations in Islamabad, US stance on the Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic and fuel security tensions.

John Lyons, ABC America’s White House editor reporting on US-Iran tensions. He breaks down Trump’s stark online warning and the charged atmosphere in Washington. Discussion covers possible US responses, legal questions about targeting civilian infrastructure, and who might try to rein in presidential action.

John Lyons, America's editor in Washington, DC, provides sharp analysis of President Donald Trump's escalating threats toward Iran and the widening diplomatic fallout. He dissects the X deadline and criticism of allies. The conversation also touches on energy security, rising fuel costs, EV trends, and broader geopolitical ramifications.

Tim Swanston, Manila-based Southeast Asia correspondent covering energy and economic shocks. Matthew Doran, Middle East reporter on violence and settlements in the West Bank. Chantelle Al-Khoury, Washington-based analyst on US-Iran tensions and rescue operations. They discuss a daring US search-and-rescue, heated US threats toward Iran, and regional fuel-price shocks and policy responses.

Anthony Albanese's rare address to the nation - ahead of rolling out a billion dollar plan to help business ride out the chaos.

Donald Trump tells his allies to 'go get your own oil' - lashing out at them for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Nino Bucci, courts reporter at The Guardian Australia, outlines the Desi Freeman manhunt. Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, discusses calls for de-escalation and regional diplomacy. Alison Horne, ABC Jerusalem correspondent, reports on missile strikes and frontline developments. John Lyons, ABC’s America editor, analyzes US signals, troop moves and strategic leverage in the region.

Chris Bowen, Federal Energy Minister and senior Labor figure, outlines government moves to underwrite fuel imports and support extra supplies. He explains why smaller importers need backing and how rapid underwriting could work. Planning for possible rationing and lessons from COVID are discussed. The conversation also touches on transport impacts and wider supply-chain strain.

Isabel Massali, ABC reporter on the ground in Western Australia covering Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Alison Horn, Jerusalem-based ABC correspondent tracking international reactions to a US peace plan. David Kilcullen, UNSW Professor of War Studies assessing geopolitical and economic fallout. They discuss the cyclone's path and community impacts. They explore Iran's response to a US peace proposal and global economic and security ripple effects.