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Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

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Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply

US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply

Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

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Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosted Indian counterpart Shri Rajnath Singh to sign agreements to increase military talks and submarine co-operation.

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.

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Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has formally ratified a military treaty with Australia, but it's unclear exactly when the deal will be signed.

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EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

'Folly' of nuclear submarines plan floated

Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.

PNG clears path to ink Australian mutual defence pact

A landmark security and defence agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea has cleared a final major hurdle, paving the way for it to be inked imminently.

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

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