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PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

The prime minister has played up Australia's importance to the US as speculation swirls over why he hasn't yet managed to get a face-to-face with the president.

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Work is still under way for Anthony Albanese to secure a meeting with Donald Trump as the prime minister stares down criticism it's taking too long.

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

Australia could diversify its relationships in response to the uncertainty of Donald Trump's second term, but that doesn't mean it will bolster ties with China.

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Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

The Trump administration says it won't pursue a contentious tax targeting foreign investors after negotiating a withdrawal from a global minimum tax agreement.

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism

Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism

Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.

PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran

PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.

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Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran

Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran

Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran

Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran

The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.

EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

There's no escape from Donald J.Trump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Everywhere he turns, the US president's tariffs linger over Australian affairs.

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia's relationship with the EU is set to become even closer after the two began negotiations on a security and defence partnership.

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.

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Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.

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PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Australian diplomats in Middle East safe, accounted for

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has assured Australia's embassy staff stationed in Iran and Israel are safe and accounted for amid hostilities.

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.

Mideast war fears rise as Israel attacks Iran's capital

Iran has vowed revenge after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in the country amid rising tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

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