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Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

The opposition's foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash is calling on the PM to travel to Israel after he criticised the state for blocking aid into Gaza.

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.

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Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

A parliamentary human rights committee has recommended reforms to Australia's sanctions regime to make it easier for aid organisations to operate.

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

The US president signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel".

Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions

Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions

Extremist groups will continue evolving to evade counter-terrorism sanctions slapped on them in a bid to curb escalating anti-Semitism, experts warn.

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

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Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

Australia imposes 'counterproductive' sanctions on Iran

Australia imposes 'counterproductive' sanctions on Iran

Australia imposes 'counterproductive' sanctions on Iran

Australia imposes 'counterproductive' sanctions on Iran

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian military figures over a missile strike on Israel that risked "a dangerous escalation" to the regional conflict.

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Members of the cyber criminal group Evil Corp have been handed fresh economic sanctions and travel bans by the federal government.

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Senior leaders of designated terrorist group Al Shabaab have been sanctioned, with the Al Qaeda-linked cell most recently blamed for a deadly beach bombing.

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions on entities associated with North Korea’s illegal export of arms to Russia.

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Iran's defence minister and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy are among five people and three entities hit with new Australian sanctions.

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Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Up to $75,000 is available to Australians harmed in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as the Australian and US foreign ministers hold talks.

Sanctions for banks, businesses linked to Myanmar junta

Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions against two banks and three jet fuel suppliers with links to the Myanmar military junta.

Russia got $A4.4b of military goods despite sanctions

Russia has been able to purchase some $A4.4b worth of Western components to produce weapons like the "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles.

Australia sanctions Russians who poisoned activist

Three Russian agents involved in the poisoning of an activist and 10 people linked to his harsh imprisonment have been sanctioned by Australia.

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War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion.

Australia bans screwdrivers, nuclear reactors to Russia

A tranche of export bans to Russia of machinery equipment has been put in place by Australia as the Kremlin continues its war against Ukraine.

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.

Calls for tougher punishment after Iran executions

Australia's Iranian community are calling for tougher action from the government and more support as their family members are executed and interrogated.

Australia aims to 'tighten the screws' against Russia

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia needs to continue to work with partners to "tighten the screws on Vladimir Putin and his cronies" to stop Russia's war.

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