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Pacific summit to put 'human face' on climate change

Pacific summit to put 'human face' on climate change

With seawater regularly consuming half its land, one Pacific nation wants world leaders to see the effects of climate change up close.

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as “positive and productive”.

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.

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War games in the skies take off from the Top End

War games in the skies take off from the Top End

Up to 100 fighter jets from more than 20 countries are flying over northern Australia in biennial combat exercises amid tensions with China in the Pacific.

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

Australia is weighing up increased sea patrols with other nations as it continues to criticise the Chinese launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific.

Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

The foreign minister will use her first major speech since Middle East hostilities escalated to warn against Australia becoming beholden to other powers.

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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.

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

As the fanfare of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit slowly fades, stakeholders say the relationship has been pushed forward, with more room to grow.

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit.

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Grassroots first as AFL aims to expand in India

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there are no immediate plans for games in India, as part of the league's bid to build a presence in that country.

'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests

Australia's Indian community has turned out in big numbers to catch a glimpse of Narendra Modi after a day of deal-making for the visiting prime minister.

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Australia and PNG have welcomed their alliance coming into force after a diplomatic blitz from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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PM pressured to confront China over missile test

Anthony Albanese is being urged to pick up the phone and discuss China's test-firing of a missile into the Pacific with the Asian superpower's leader.

Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese

Australia will likely seek to increase defence ties with India during a visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi which an expert says comes at an important time.

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence.

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal.

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

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