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China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion.

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New Zealand unclear on further aid for Gaza

New Zealand unclear on further aid for Gaza

The New Zealand government has not offered humanitarian aid to victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict since coming to office in November.

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

International aid groups have called on Australia to reinstate funding to a UN organisation assisting Palestinian refugees after accusations of terror links.

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.

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Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion.

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Nations should not ignore their international law obligations in favour of domestic interests, a top judge says.

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

A Russian billionaire represented in court by former attorney-general Christian Porter is fighting to overturn the sanctions regime banning him from Australia.

Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

The federal opposition wants to broaden proposed laws that would strip convicted terrorists and spies of their Australian citizenship.

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Australian and US officials have convened the first meeting of a new council to tackle child exploitation as new technologies pose problems.

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War crime queries after Israeli refugee camp strike

Israel needs to provide more information about its targeting of a refugee camp to kill a senior Hamas leader, an international law expert says.

PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

Anthony Albanese says America needs to end its prosecution of Julian Assange, as the Wikileaks founder remains in a UK prison, fighting extradition to the US.

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Australia is continuing its efforts to try to safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs.

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Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Australia's domestic spy boss says he wasn't criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his "words matter" warning to avoid inflaming community tensions.

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

After years of working for Cheng Lei's release from a Chinese prison, the foreign minister has detailed the journalist's emotional return to Australia.

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