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Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts

Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts

Australia remains the leading aid partner for the Pacific as China changes approach, according to the latest report featuring a think tank's long-term research.

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

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Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence.

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Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Australian members of a global Gaza aid flotilla are taking allegations of brutal treatment at the hands of Israeli forces to the International Criminal Court.

Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid

Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid

Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid

Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid

Australia will provide a range of aid measures to neighbours in the Pacific as the region prepares to help host a major climate change summit.

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Foreign aid cuts by countries around the world are impacting gender-equality efforts and leaving women and girls more vulnerable, a report has found.

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

An activist who attempted to break the naval blockade of Gaza in an aid flotilla has returned to Australia after his detention by Israeli forces.

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine

War-ravaged Ukraine will receive a multibillion-dollar support package, as the European Union finally approves a loan after Hungary lifted its veto.

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt.

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Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

Winston Peters wants to be Pacific's Trump whisperer

A year after the United States withdrew billions of dollars in foreign assistance, New Zealand is hopeful it can coax fresh investment into the Pacific region.

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.

Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride

Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.

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Aid cuts fuel crisis for teen girls in Asia-Pacific

Australia has a critical opportunity to demonstrate regional leadership in the upcoming budget, advocates say, with adolescent girls at the forefront of need.

Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG

Care International lost funding for several projects in the Pacific following the US retreat from foreign aid. Australia is attempting to help.

Australia urged to step up to help fill US aid void

It's been a year since the multibillion-dollar unravelling of American aid, costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and shaking up the sector.

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.

Tsunami, drug arrests marked new era for Indonesia ties

Australia's response to the Boxing Day tsunami helped boost relations with Indonesia, but high-profile arrests would soon test the relationship.

UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk of collapse

The United Nations has warned humanitarian assistance in Gaza has been reduced due to Israeli restrictions and are at risk of collapse.

Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.

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