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Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence

Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence

Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

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.

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

The first visit to Asia by the Trump administration's top diplomat comes as the US president announces tariffs on America's key allies in the region.

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China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit.

US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

US tariffs have become one of Australia's biggest economic concerns, but one expert warns the government's student caps could be a bigger issue.

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.

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'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.

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.

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Pacific leaders need to "hold hands" and weather external interference in the region, Fiji's prime minister says during a visit to Australia.

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

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'

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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'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

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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