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China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

Two abattoirs have had Chinese import bans lifted, the final trade restriction to fall after Beijing imposed $20 billion of tariffs against Australia.

Germany's Scholz pledges Ukraine aid in surprise visit

Germany's Scholz pledges Ukraine aid in surprise visit

Germany's Scholz pledges Ukraine aid in surprise visit

Germany's Scholz pledges Ukraine aid in surprise visit

A day after EU officials arrived in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia, German leader Olaf Sholz has visited promising more military aid.

Australia to present argument in landmark climate case

Australia to present argument in landmark climate case

Australia to present argument in landmark climate case

Australia to present argument in landmark climate case

Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.

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Ex-Israeli minister denied a visa 'to stop hatred'

Ex-Israeli minister denied a visa 'to stop hatred'

Immigration minister Tony Burke has defended knocking back a visa to enter Australia for an ex-Israeli justice minister, saying his reasoning was simple.

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians wrongfully detained overseas are being short-changed by gaps in a system that needs to bolster support, a report has found.

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Australians with families in the Middle East have cautiously welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon-based listed terror group Hezbollah.

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia.

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Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

'Smash 'em up derby' for final hours of climate talks

'Smash 'em up derby' for final hours of climate talks

'Smash 'em up derby' for final hours of climate talks

'Smash 'em up derby' for final hours of climate talks

Climate talks are whittling away a pledge to wean the world off fossil fuels and are at risk of a deadlock on climate finance that will satisfy no-one.

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia can't choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel's PM and ex-defence minister.

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.

Solar nation: setting the pace for emissions reduction

Solar nation: setting the pace for emissions reduction

Solar nation: setting the pace for emissions reduction

Solar nation: setting the pace for emissions reduction

Almost a billion tonnes of emissions will be prevented from entering the atmosphere if Australia hits 82 per cent clean energy by 2030, a climate summit hears.

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".

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Australia 'gravely concerned' for activist's sentencing

The sentencing of an Australian pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong has drawn bipartisan condemnation over the crackdown on political freedoms by China.

PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns

World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump.

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.

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Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action

Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.

PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific Island nations need climate finance to top $2 billion every year in addition to existing official aid, experts warn the international climate summit.

Trump will 'hopefully' forgive Kevin Rudd: opposition

The coalition's foreign policy priorities have been outlined, with support for under-fire US ambassador and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.

Australia pledges closer defence ties with Philippines

Defence Minister Richard Marles has held talks with his Philippines counterpart on Australian soil for the first time.

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