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Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

Capability to dictate Australian defence spending

Capability to dictate Australian defence spending

Capability to dictate Australian defence spending

Capability to dictate Australian defence spending

A senior minister says Australia will base its defence spending around capability and giving the armed forces what they need to protect the country.

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Australia to feel US squeeze for more defence cash

Australia to feel US squeeze for more defence cash

Australia is being encouraged to engage with the US on military capabilities and access as the nation resists pressure to increase its defence spend.

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

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Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.

'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".

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

Trump's military parade rolls by on day of protests

The grand military parade long desired by Donald Trump has dominated Washington, against a background of protests over the US President's style of leadership.

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.

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'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

Nick Kaldas' personal journey is one of confronting experiences and hard work, which has taken him around the world.

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Access to military records, diaries and precious documents will be made easier for people wanting to learn about the service and sacrifice of their loved ones.

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.

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Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia has reaffirmed the steps it has already taken to lift defence spending as the US calls on its allies in the Indo-Pacific to take on their share.

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China has warned the US not to "play with fire" over Taiwan and accused it of stoking tensions that are turning the Asia-Pacific region into "a powder keg".

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.

'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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