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More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

An expert in Chinese foreign policy has played down a public rebuke over Australia's response to presidential elections in Taiwan.

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.

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China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

Nauru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan wasn't a result of a cash sweetener with his nation being completely transparent, China's ambassador says.

Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy

Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a move Tapei has slammed as a "a blatant attack on democracy".

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

Jewish groups are calling for the foreign minister to visit the site of a massacre while Palestinians want Penny Wong to take a stronger stance against Israel.

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Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

There were four fewer Australians on the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after landing than originally feared but all are safe and accounted for.

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

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.

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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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 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 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

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

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

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.

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