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Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.

Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers

Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers

Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers

Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers

Politicians are blaming each other for stoking community tensions over the war in Gaza as the Albanese government mulls a request for aid.

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Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine’s energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Foreign affairs and defence will get a funding boost in the first budget of New Zealand's new government despite campaign pledges to shrink the public service.

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.

Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe

Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe

Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight with Australia appointing a special adviser.

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Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.

Australia must scale up aid for security

Australia must scale up aid for security

Australia must scale up aid for security

Australia must scale up aid for security

Australia’s peak body for international development is urging the federal government to step up its foreign aid budget, or risk the nation's reputation.

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Australia, the US and other partners in the Pacific need to work together to ensure development aid is not misused for political interests, a report says.

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Gaza aid pause slammed as 'collective punishment'

Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

A man on trial for alleged planned foreign interference says he was trying to combat anti-Chinese attitudes when he handed a politician a $37,000 cheque.

First evacuees leave Gaza from Rafah crossing

A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

China is strategically targeting aid in the Pacific towards certain nations while Australia still dramatically leads spending in the region, new analysis shows.

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Leaders call for pause in Gaza fighting to let aid in

World leaders are appealing for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

US boosts Mideast defence, Israel hits Gaza and beyond

Israeli has struck Syria's airports and continues to pound Gaza as the US bolsters defence of its troops in the Middle East as fears rise of wider conflict.

Australia sends aid to Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Australia is sending aid to Afghanistan to help humanitarian efforts after earthquakes struck the country last week, killing and injuring thousands of people.

Australia pledges $1M in humanitarian aid for Libya

Following devastating floods in Libya, the Australian government has pledged $1 million in humanitarian assistance to provide food, water and medical supplies.

Pacific aid to enforce climate, gender equality targets

Australia's new international development policy will make sure new projects in the Pacific target climate change and gender equality.

Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

The federal government will commit an additional $29 million to respond to the growing crisis in Africa and the Middle East.

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