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Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

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Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.

Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks 'best' Iran deal

Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks 'best' Iran deal

Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.

Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks

Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.

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Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.

Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks

Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks

Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks

Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks

Penny Wong has held talks with foreign counterparts as a delicate ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters.

Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries.

Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports

Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports

Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports

Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports

President Donald Trump is talking up the chances of the Iran war ending amid revived peace talks, while US forces continue their blockade of Iranian ports.

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

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Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade

A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.

Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.

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Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".

Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

An export deal will allow Australia's two refineries to bring in more fuel to regions hit hardest by petrol and diesel shortages.

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Australia has welcomed a ceasefire deal that will allow more oil to flow from the Middle East but has criticised the US president's threats against civilians.

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