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Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

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

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

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.

EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off

EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off

EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off

EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off

The European Union has threatened the Trump administration with counter-tariffs in the steel stand off.

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US stands by Indo-Pacific allies against China 'threat'

US stands by Indo-Pacific allies against China 'threat'

China envies what allies in the Indo-Pacific have together, and it sees what they can collectively bring to bear on defence, the US defence secretary says.

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world.

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

The opposition's foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash is calling on the PM to travel to Israel after he criticised the state for blocking aid into Gaza.

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Reprieve: Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated by court

Reprieve: Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated by court

Reprieve: Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated by court

Reprieve: Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated by court

A US appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling and allowed Donald Trump's global tariffs to go back into effect.

Aust diplomat's husband walks after spitting on woman

Aust diplomat's husband walks after spitting on woman

Aust diplomat's husband walks after spitting on woman

Aust diplomat's husband walks after spitting on woman

The husband of an Australian diplomat has been discharged without a conviction by a New Zealand court after drunkenly spitting on a young woman.

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

Pacific leaders and foreign ministers have reaffirmed a willingness to boost co-operation with Beijing as they travelled to China for a multilateral meeting.

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King Charles will become only the second British monarch to open Canada's parliament as the nation faces threats of annexation by US President Donald Trump.

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.

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Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has branded calls from an Israeli minister to conquer and cleanse Gaza as "abhorrent and outrageous", reiterating a ceasefire call.

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

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Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

European officials have signalled they are willing to compromise to get a free trade deal with Australia over the line as negotiations resume.

PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

Jailed Aussie writer showing 'profound courage': PM

Anthony Albanese has praised jailed Australian Yang Hengjun after he released a letter from his Chinese prison cell pleading for help to come home.

Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit

Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.

US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs - for now

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days following talks aiming to end a trade war that's raised fears for the global economy.

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