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'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

The prime minister has repeatedly dodged calls to apologise over comments made about a gift of melons from his Japanese counterpart.

China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missile

China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missile

China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missile

China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missile

Pacific Island nations are sending a "message" to China following its missile test, with Australia joining a US-led call for advance notice for future launches.

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

US military says it has fired on a ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports.

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'Stronger together': Fiji pact brought to parliament

'Stronger together': Fiji pact brought to parliament

The foreign minister has moved to formally ratify a major defence alliance with Fiji, just the fourth agreement Australia has signed.

No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese

No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.

Vietnam leader vows energy, defence-tie boost in visit

Vietnam leader vows energy, defence-tie boost in visit

Anthony Albanese has met with the Vietnamese president as the two nations committed to deepening economic and defence ties in the face of global uncertainty.

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.

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Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

Australia's former top diplomat to China has offered a clear-eyed assessment of the nations' relationship, which he says will never be truly close.

No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

Pacific foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement in condemning a Chinese missile test during a major summit.

Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year

Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year

Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year

Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year

Already strong military relations between Australia and the Philippines will be boosted further by a defence cooperation agreement on track for signing soon.

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Thailand as part of the junta chief-turned-president's efforts to win political acceptance on the world stage.

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

One of the world's fastest-growing HIV outbreaks has prompted Australia's government to help fund health services and drug imports for its new Pacific ally.

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

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US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

A cargo ship has reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran make opposing claims about whether they are holding talks.

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

A Pacific Island country has joined a growing list of nations that have changed their names to align the spelling with their identity and language.

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.

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'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”.

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

Australia is weighing up increased sea patrols with other nations as it continues to criticise the Chinese launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific.

Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

The foreign minister will use her first major speech since Middle East hostilities escalated to warn against Australia becoming beholden to other powers.

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