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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Wednesday March 4, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney lands for his first official visit down under. He's pushing for a more structured partnership with Australia ... calling middle powers like us to band together against a ruptured world order. Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tells ABC's 7.30 program it's time to get strategic ... especially with supply chain chaos and new U.S. trade policies shaking things up. For Aussies ... this means fresh opportunities in critical minerals and defence ties amid global turbulence. — — [urgent] Tensions explode in the Middle East ... as a drone strike hits an airbase near Dubai used by our Australian Defence Force. No ADF casualties reported yet ... but it's a stark reminder of risks for our troops overseas. President Trump warns Iran the big one is still coming ... after U.S. strikes there. Australia's backing those strikes draws sharp UN criticism ... accused of trashing the world order. Our embassy in Saudi Arabia urges citizens in Riyadh and Jeddah to shelter in place. This hits home ... with potential oil price spikes threatening Aussie households and exports. — — [serious] In Canberra ... critics slam the government's stance on the U.S.-Iran clashes. A UN expert blasts Australia for endorsing the strikes ... saying it undermines global rules. Meanwhile ... our defence base in the Gulf faces direct threats. Why it matters ... Aussies rely on stable trade routes ... and escalation could jack up fuel costs nationwide. — — [curious] Now to our allies ... Canada's trip here highlights shifting alliances. Prime Minister Carney ... fresh from India and heading to Japan ... sees Australia as a natural strategic partner. He's urging realism ... as powerful nations bend the rules. For Australian businesses ... this opens doors to diversify from U.S. reliance ... especially under Trump's policies. — — [serious] Overseas in the United States ... Trump ramps up rhetoric against Iran. He promises more to come after the strikes ... as Gulf states reel from Iranian attacks. Australia's caught in the crossfire ... with our forces targeted and diplomats on high alert. The human cost mounts ... families here wait anxiously for news on loved ones serving abroad. — — [hopeful] We move to positive regional ties ... as Canada eyes deeper links with us on trade and security. Champagne stresses prudence amid 2026's wild start ... but sees hope in alliances like ours. For everyday Aussies ... stronger partnerships mean jobs in mining and tech ... buffering global shocks. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.