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Billions in deals to be announced during Trump UK visit

Billions in deals to be announced during Trump UK visit

Deals worth billions will be announced during US President Donald Trump's visit to the UK where he will be treated to the ultimate display of royal pageantry.

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

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Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.

Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting

Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting

Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting

Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting

A phone call between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump makes a face-to-face meeting of the two leaders more likely, experts say.

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

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PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

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'I would have avoided': ex-premier attends China parade

The prime minister defended the presence of ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews at a Chinese military parade alongside several controversial figures.

'We stand with you': Russia campaigner meets leaders

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has met with Anthony Albanese, as the government promises to hold Vladimir Putin to account.

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia will push for exemptions from US trade tariffs when world leaders meet at a global summit.

Australia urged to act as experts declare Gaza genocide

Australia cannot wait until international courts decide that a genocide is happening in Gaza, an expert says, urging the government to take imminent action.

Gaza strikes kill 31, Belgium to recognise Palestine

At least 31 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, more than half of them women and children.

Driver charged after car slams into Russian consulate

Two police officers have suffered minor injuries after an SUV ploughed through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney, with the driver due to face court.

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

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