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Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

The prime minister has defended a decision not to follow the UK in announcing trade bans on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its 75th anniversary.

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Allied leaders are gathering in Ukraine as it marks its independence, as a defiant Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Kyiv won't accept peace with Russia at any price.

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Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as “positive and productive”.

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.

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NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised ‌NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

For ⁠the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day ‌Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

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Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says - and NATO, too

President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

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Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

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