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'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

After years of working for Cheng Lei's release from a Chinese prison, the foreign minister has detailed the journalist's emotional return to Australia.

Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up

Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up

Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up

Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up

The surging stranglehold on freedom under President Xi Jinping is threatening the longstanding one China policy, former prime minister Scott Morrison says.

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Detained Australian journalist released by China

Detained Australian journalist released by China

Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Authorities are trying to confirm the safety of thousands of Australians in the Middle East, amid concerns about how to get them out as the conflict escalates.

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'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told Xi Jinping that China’s statement on the Hamas attack didn’t show any support for Israel.

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

India is increasing its collaboration with Australia in a bid to bolster its own security, a former national security advisor says.

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

East Timor's president says China expressed concern that helping the island nation develop military infrastructure would spark an "over-reaction" in Australia.

Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea counterpart Win Bakri Daki have discussed security partnerships as the pair work on a new security pact.

New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations

New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations

New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations

New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations

Two new ambassadors will try to steady relationships with China and Russia in a slew of diplomatic appointments announced by Australia's foreign minister.

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the government's resolve to pursue justice for Australians who were killed when their plane was downed over Ukraine.

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Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Members of the Greens, Liberals, Labor, the Nationals and independents have joined forces to urge the US to end persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

Australia props up nuclear agency amid Pacific concern

Australia announced more funding for the international nuclear watchdog as China seized on division in the Pacific over Japan's release of nuclear wastewater.

Australia to support Ukraine at UN's highest court

Australia's Solicitor-General will deliver an intervention at the International Court of Justice in support of Ukraine’s case against the invasion by Russia.

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North Korea's Kim back in Pyongyang after Russia trip

Kim Jong-un has been greeted by North Korean senior officials and an honour guard after visiting Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin.

US prisoners freed from Iran make emotional return home

Five Americans who were imprisoned in Iran have been welcomed back onto US soil after a prisoner swap deal.

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Australia's top insurers are heading to Europe for talks to tackle a widening "protection gap" as more frequent severe weather brings a heavy toll worldwide.

Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is on his way back home after a six-day trip to Russia.

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Australia has expressed a willingness to engage with Vanuatu over a security pact after the nation's new prime minister raised concerns about the signed deal.

Iran summons Australian envoy over rights sanctions

Iran's government has summoned Australia's envoy to protest new sanctions against four Iranian individuals over alleged human rights abuses.

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