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Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

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Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Former detainees wrongfully held overseas have opened up about being used by governments as "bargaining chips" and the lack of support when they arrive home.

Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.

Commonwealth nations make first ocean declaration

Commonwealth nations make first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted the first ocean declaration during a summit held in the Pacific island nation of Samoa.

Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery

Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting has selected a new secretary-general who supports reparations for slavery and colonialism.

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PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Commonwealth should acknowledge 'painful' history: King

Commonwealth should acknowledge 'painful' history: King

Commonwealth should acknowledge 'painful' history: King

Commonwealth should acknowledge 'painful' history: King

King Charles says he understands how the Commonwealth's "most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate".

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

The prime ministers of Australian and the UK have pledged greater investment in green hydrogen and offshore wind during their first meeting in Samoa.

King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles has been declared a Samoan "high chief" during his visit to the Pacific island.

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.

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G7 reassures Ukraine on NATO bid

Defence ministers from G7 countries have backed Ukraine's bid for NATO membership during talks in Italy.

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Australian politicians have called for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the war in the middle east after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Senior Vietnamese ministers are meeting with their Australian counterparts as both nations work to expand trade opportunities and economic co-operation.

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Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and backed an American ultimatum to Israel to force an rise in the flow of aid.

Xi says China willing to be a friend with the US

President Xi Jinping says China-US relations are among the most important bilateral relations in the world.

Australia 'appalled' at Gaza deaths, aid blockade

Australia IS "appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" following Israel's operations in Gaza, as food shortages spark outrage.

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed Australia's support for the people of Myanmar who continue to suffer under the oppressive rule of the military junta.

China's actions 'dangerous' in disputed sea: Blinken

The US has delivered a firm message to Beijing at the ASEAN summit over its "increasingly dangerous and unlawful" actions in the South China Sea.

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

Leave now plea with last scheduled flight from Lebanon

Repatriation flights to help Australians leave Lebanon cannot continue indefinitely, the foreign minister says, with a final scheduled flight set to take off.

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