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Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.

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Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Russia's ambassador will remain in New Zealand after a decision from Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is also mulling the future of envoy Jacinda Ardern.

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.

Australia looks ahead, with hopes to host climate talks

Australia looks ahead, with hopes to host climate talks

As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference draws to a close, Australia looks ahead to COP31, throwing its hat into the co-hosting ring.

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PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has warned the West not to solely pour security investment in the Pacific, saying poverty was a major threat.

Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine says four people were hurt in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, as leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to meet US President Joe Biden.

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Penny Wong will visit the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel.

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

A Pacific response group that could provide aid during disasters has been backed in principle by Australia's defence minister.

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

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Door ajar for Australia-Europe trade deal, says France

France remains hopeful of a free trade pact after negotiations with Australia broke down and its president opposed a South American bloc deal.

Australia sanctions North Korea over satellite launch

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced further sanctions on North Korea after it violated UN Security Council resolutions on missile technology.

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.

Navy clash, detained Aussie raised with Chinese envoy

A Chinese delegation, including a top diplomat, has held meetings with Australian parliamentary leaders after a public stoush over a naval incident.

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Australia's migration system could be model for Europe

The European Commission vice president says Australia's legal system spanning migrant working rights could become the next step of a historic migration pact.

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal an 'important step': Wong

Australia has heralded a hostage breakthrough in the Middle East as a step towards long-term peace through a two-state solution.

Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush

Australia doesn't accept China's denial of a sonar pulse attack carried out off the coast of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Battling on after supposedly ending the climate wars

Australia is positioning itself as a climate leader ahead of a Dubai summit which will judge the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement on global warming.

Stop making trouble over warship, China tells Australia

The prime minister is resisting opposition pressure to reveal if he raised an incident with a Chinese warship when he spoke to Xi Jinping on the weekend.

Tripling of renewable energy within reach for Australia

Australia's renewable energy target is outdated and fails to reflect an "entirely achievable" global goal to triple renewables by 2030, modelling suggests.

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