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Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Former PM turned ambassador Kevin Rudd says Australia's strong links with the US under Donald Trump have deepened as critical minerals open up a new front.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

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Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop

Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop

President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.

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PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

The bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping has been confirmed, despite recent tensions over tariffs.

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Instead of celebrating its 80th birthday, the United Nations is wondering how it will exist into the future as powerful nations fail to pay their dues.

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China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

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PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply

Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.

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