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Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia is hitting all the major milestones for AUKUS as a Pentagon spokesperson says the submarines pact is on the "strongest possible footing".

Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace

Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace

Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace

Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace

Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of other NATO members.

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

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China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US

Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US

Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's second AUKUS payment to the United States.

US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter

US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter

The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.

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Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

Britain's prime minister says AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between Australia, Britain and the US, is a "really important deal".

Concerns over US AUKUS review dismissed by deputy PM

Concerns over US AUKUS review dismissed by deputy PM

Concerns over US AUKUS review dismissed by deputy PM

Concerns over US AUKUS review dismissed by deputy PM

Australia's deputy Prime Minister has dismissed concerns about the nation's US submarine deal as the Trump administration reviews the AUKUS pact.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

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Liberals and Nationals ready to fall back in love

Liberal MPs have held urgent talks over policy demands from the Nationals that hold the key to the two long-time partners reuniting in opposition.

China's Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat

President Xi Jinping has warned there are no winners in trade wars as he begins an Asian tour aimed at consolidating relations with China's neighbours.

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.

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'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

The prime minister has sent well wishes to Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, but some questions hang over whether Anthony Albanese could face a similar fate.

NATO expected to dodge Ukraine's call for quick invite

Ukraine is unlikely to get a coveted invitation to join NATO, with boss Mark Rutte saying the alliance is working on "building the bridge" to membership.

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.

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