Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Diplomacy

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, where they pledged closer co-operation.

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.

Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine

Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine

The opposition under Sussan Ley appears to have changed tack on the possibility of Australia sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, if peace talks are successful.

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.

PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

The path has been cleared for a $500 million bilateral agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to be signed off after months of negotiations.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

The US and China have extended their trade truce until November 10, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect.

'I'm not going to make a deal' on Ukraine: Trump

US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms

As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

International condemnation is growing over Israel’s plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.

Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.

'Human catastrophe': PM condemns Israel's plan for Gaza

Australia and western allies are urging Israel to abandon plans to re-invade and take total control of Gaza City, warning it will breach international law.

'Red line' warning against Israel's Gaza takeover plan

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is warning Israel not to go down the path of taking over Gaza, which she says will worsen the humanitarian catastrophe there.

Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City

Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.

Topics

Politics Australia United States of America Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Asia Middle East International Relations Diplomacy Commonwealth of Independent States Defence Emergency Incident International Foreign Trade Consumer Goods Human Rights War Armed Conflict Peace Negotiations Military Equipment Travel and Commuting

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here