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Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

A major upgrade has been completed at an outback air force base for high-tech drones flying from there to patrol the shipping routes to Australia's north.

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a trade war is in no one’s interest and tensions over Greenland should be resolved with calm discussion.

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Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

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.

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

The Iranian regime is stepping up efforts to stem the nation's biggest protests in years, while Washington says the US supports "the brave people of Iran".

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.

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Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

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 rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

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.

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Previously secret cabinet documents shed new light on the defence and national security decisions made by the Howard government, 20 years ago.

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.

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US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan

Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.

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Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israeli forces say they have killed ‍a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for “sanctioned oil,” the White House says.

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

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