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Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Concerns have been raised about the risk of escalation from China's military drills around Taiwan after the inauguration of a democratically-elected president.

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.

Dutton threatens to pull Australia from criminal court

Dutton threatens to pull Australia from criminal court

Dutton threatens to pull Australia from criminal court

Dutton threatens to pull Australia from criminal court

The opposition leader has floated withdrawing Australia from the world's top criminal court after taking issue with prosecutors pursuing Israeli leaders.

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No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but “there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas”.

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia is ready to help Solomon Islands build a defence force, and is eager to keep a police presence in the nation to remain a security partner.

Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation.

Xi and Putin condemn US, pledge closer ties

Xi and Putin condemn US, pledge closer ties

The presidents of China and Russia have pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties while criticising the US.

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China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas

Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas

Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas

Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas

Australia and other nations have supported a UN resolution to give more rights to Palestine as the foreign minister said Hamas had no place in a future state.

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.

Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion

Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion

Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion

Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion

Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

A historic agreement between Tuvalu and Australia will provide a security guarantee for the Pacific island nation at the behest of the new prime minister.

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.

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Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

'Only path to peace': minister backs two-state solution

The only way out of the Middle East's cycle of violence is ultimately ensuring a two-state solution, Australia's foreign minister says.

Ministers mark Germany's return of Indigenous artefacts

Australian and German ministers have witnessed the return of cultural items to the Kaurna people that were sent to Germany in 1840.

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

While a China-Solomons policing pact is expected to stay under the new prime minister, there's likely to be less friction with Australia, an expert says.

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Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

South Korea a crucial regional partner: Albanese

The prime minister has briefly met with top South Korean ministers ahead of a two-on-two meeting between defence and foreign ministers.

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

The pathway for another attempt to deport an Australian-born High Court judge in Kiribati has been paved after its parliament voted to remove him from office.

Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East

Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.

Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.

Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission

A Unicef worker says her convoy was shot at as Australia urges Iran not to exacerbate geopolitical tensions amid threats of retaliation against Israel.

'Enough is enough': PM Assange call as Biden gives hope

Signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have given renewed hope to his supporters.

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