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Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) has bolstered its international clinical presence with the activation of a new trial site in Hong Kong.

The Brookings Institution's Asia Policy Studies Center Research Director Mireya Solis analyzes the high-stakes meeting between PM Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump as the Iran war tests the US-Japan alliance.

Mount Hope Mining (ASX:MHM) has bolstered its presence in New South Wales, announcing the grant of two new exploration licences, EL9874 and EL9875.

Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has concluded its maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Mt Ida prospect.

Memphasys (ASX:MEM) confirmed uninterrupted MENA operations and supply chains despite regional instability.

Qantas (ASX:QAN) will review airfare pricing fortnightly and consolidate flights as soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict volatility impact international operations.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi sat down with President Trump amid the Iran War and rising global gas prices. Mario Parker breaks down what you need to know from the nation's capital. Watch "The Debrief with Mario Parker" only on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power"

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) announced the acquisition of Fresh Approach (UK).

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) has delivered a robust half-year performance, headlined by a statutory net profit after tax of $101.7 million.

AUSTRAC has summoned ten of Australia's largest banks to an urgent briefing following a spike in mortgage fraud.

Australia has established a national Fuel Supply Taskforce as Middle East conflict threatens imports from Malaysia and South Korea.

Israel said it will no longer target energy infrastructure after an attack on an Iranian gas field sparked retaliatory strikes against energy assets across the Middle East, causing oil and gas prices to surge and prompting a rebuke from President Donald Trump. "Israel acted alone," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference on Thursday, after Israeli officials previously said they had informed the US about the attack. Netanyahu also said Israeli forces would help the US attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that the war would be over faster than people think, in comments that helped calm markets on a day that already-elevated energy prices spiked once again.