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US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

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Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House.

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year.

Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine

Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine

A Russian attack on the city of Ternopil has killed at least 26 people and injured nearly 100 others, a Ukrainian official says.

Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Russian cybercrime organisations that allegedly help cybercriminals launch ransomware and DDOS attacks have been sanctioned by Australia.

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Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Australian beef will no longer be slapped with tariffs when it is exported to the US, in a move that has been celebrated by farmers.

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.

Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Negotiations have concluded in a security agreement between Australia and Indonesia, which could see the two nations assist one another to deal with threats.

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Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith.

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.

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Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

China's Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks

Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Former PM turned ambassador Kevin Rudd says Australia's strong links with the US under Donald Trump have deepened as critical minerals open up a new front.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop

President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

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