US politics live updates: King Charles to address US Congress; Trump says Iran is in a ‘state of collapse’ and wants Strait of Hormuz reopened
King Charles III addressed the US Congress during his state visit, emphasizing the importance of NATO and support for Ukraine. President Trump claimed that Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and requested the US to lift a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. An incident occurred during a meeting between Australia's Foreign Minister and Chinese officials, highlighting tensions in international relations.
- ▪King Charles III became the second British monarch to address the US Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II.
- ▪Trump stated that Iran requested the US to lift a naval blockade, citing their dire situation.
- ▪The UAE announced its exit from OPEC, which could impact global oil supply dynamics.
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Pinned post from 4.06am on Apr 29, 2026Go to latestWhat we covered todayBy Thank you for having joined our coverage of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States, as well as our coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and related developments in Australia, China and around the world.Our live blog has closed for tonight. Here’s what we covered today:In an awkward incident in Beijing, Chinese officials attempted to usher Australian media out of a room at The Great Hall of People before Foreign Minister Penny Wong had completed her opening remarks.
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