Anthony Albanese welcomes US-Iran deal but warns recovery will take time; a Pakistani police officer who allegedly shot nine-year-old Australian girl arrested; in football, Sweden and the Ivory Coast secure opening World Cup wins.
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- Anthony Albanese welcomes US-Iran deal but warns recovery will take time
- A Pakistani police officer who allegedly shot nine-year-old Australian girl arrested
- In football, Sweden and Ivory Coast secure opening World Cup wins
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the peace deal announced by the US and Iran, but says there is still some way to go before the impacts of months of fighting come to an end.
The deal is expected to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland, as details continue to emerge on what is contained within the agreement.
US President Donald Trump says the arrangement includes a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says implementation would not start until the signing.
Mr Albanese says the Australian government will support efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end a war that killed thousands across the Middle East, and sparked a historic energy crisis.
"So whilst we want to see the conflict end - and we hope that has occurred - we also want to be very conscious of the fact that doesn't mean that everything returns to normal in just a day. It will be at a minimum many months before things return to normal. But we do want to give a shout out as well to the efforts to Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other mediating countries as well."
Coalition leader Angus Taylor says he wants to see fuel prices come down quickly, now that the US and Iran have announced a peace deal.
"Of course we've seen good signs and great hope that we will see a peace deal in the Middle East. That is a good thing we want the Strait of Hormuz opened up as fast as possible. That is good for all of us. It means it will bring down the price of fuel at the bowser. That is what we have all wanted to see. We also want to see a peace deal where the Iranian people are able to live their lives as they want to live them. But also the rest of the world is secure."
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A Pakistani police officer has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead a nine-year-old Australian girl while she was holidaying with her family in Pakistan.
Perth schoolgirl Hania Ahmed was travelling with her parents and brother in a rental car in Chakwal, in Pakistan's Punjab province, when the family was reportedly robbed at gunpoint late on Wednesday.
Punjab Police say the officer believed the robbers were fleeing in the family's vehicle and opened fire.
Hania was killed, while her father and 11-year-old brother were injured.
The family has been in touch with DFAT who have provided a list of lawyers.
Hania's father, Adeel, tells SBS Urdu the family is seeking accountability rather than financial support.
"We do not want financial help, and we do not want to start any GoFundMe page or seek charity from anyone. All we want is to ensure that what happened to us is properly addressed and brought to justice. The people who shot at us- whether CCD personnel or police officers -must be held accountable so that this does not happen again and such actions by CCD are reduced."
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Concerns over land rights have prompted the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council to pause its participation in Closing the Gap forums.
The Land Council is distancing itself from discussions with the New South Wales government about Closing the Gap due to proposed changes to the way Crown Land is managed.
The Land Council says the proposed changes would undermine land rights by restricting access to crown land.
The state government says it's paused the bill while it consults with Aboriginal land councils and that it wants a system that works for everyone.
The Land Council says it will still remain a member of the Coalition of Peaks, a group that represents more than 80 First Nations community-controlled organisations and members.
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And in sport, Sweden has won against Tunisia by 5-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Mexico's Monterrey city.
Yasin Ayari scored the first goal at the seventh minute and final goal in extra time.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast had a late win against Ecuador by 1-nil after substitute Amad Diallo scored at the 90th minute.
Mailys Horr-Faé, who's the daughter of Ivory Coast team’s coach, Emerse Faé shares her excitement.
"I am so proud of my country. I feel so happy during this match. And I want to say that I am really proud of my father, who is the coach of Ivory Coast. Everyone is happy. So thank you very much."
