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US prisoners freed from Iran make emotional return home

US prisoners freed from Iran make emotional return home

Five Americans who were imprisoned in Iran have been welcomed back onto US soil after a prisoner swap deal.

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Australia's top insurers are heading to Europe for talks to tackle a widening "protection gap" as more frequent severe weather brings a heavy toll worldwide.

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Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is on his way back home after a six-day trip to Russia.

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Australia has expressed a willingness to engage with Vanuatu over a security pact after the nation's new prime minister raised concerns about the signed deal.

Iran summons Australian envoy over rights sanctions

Iran summons Australian envoy over rights sanctions

Iran's government has summoned Australia's envoy to protest new sanctions against four Iranian individuals over alleged human rights abuses.

Australia to steer global climate adaptation framework

Australia to steer global climate adaptation framework

Climate adaptation will be a critical part of the first stocktake of global progress since the Paris Agreement, with Australia invited to lead negotiations.

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Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.

Lobsters on ice as premier seeks China trade thaw

Lobsters on ice as premier seeks China trade thaw

Lobsters on ice as premier seeks China trade thaw

Lobsters on ice as premier seeks China trade thaw

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is heading to China alongside a business delegation determined to normalise trade with the Asian superpower.

Food and wine diplomacy as premier seeks end to tariffs

Food and wine diplomacy as premier seeks end to tariffs

Food and wine diplomacy as premier seeks end to tariffs

Food and wine diplomacy as premier seeks end to tariffs

One premier is heading to China on a diplomatic mission to encourage a quicker end to punitive tariffs that are destroying livelihoods in his state.

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

The Australian government has released a further tranche of sanctions against Iranian officials who have threatened to persecute women and censored protests.

North Korea's Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms

North Korea's Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms

North Korea's Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms

North Korea's Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms

Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia after leaving Pyongyang on his private train, ahead of an expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Scrutiny on businesses using carbon credits to meet declared climate commitments is bringing pressure for more ambitious plans to cut emissions.

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Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.

G20 'almost ready' with leaders' declaration: India

India is working on diplomatic ways to deliver a G20 statement on the war in Ukraine to avoid an impasse when it hosts the group's annual summit in New Delhi.

'A new level': Australia boosts ties with Philippines

Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister for 20 years to hold bilateral talks in the Philippines as his diplomatic visit through Asia continues.

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PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.

Australia's economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM

Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.

Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Australia has offered to suspend its World Trade Organisation wine dispute against China in return for a review of the tariffs in the hope they'll be removed.

Canada fires reinforce need for climate action: PM

Anthony Albanese has met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the ASEAN Summit, passing on his thoughts on the worst fire season on record.

Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor

Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

Mineral supply chain pacts with the United States for defence technologies and other high-tech needs are tipped to withstand a change of president.

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