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EU backs Canada partnership in 'openly hostile world'

EU backs Canada partnership in 'openly hostile world'

The EU's chief has opened the door to a special alliance with Canada as the bloc seeks new partnerships in the face of major headwinds at home and abroad.

Stormy seas yet to water down AUKUS as landmark looms

Stormy seas yet to water down AUKUS as landmark looms

Stormy seas yet to water down AUKUS as landmark looms

Stormy seas yet to water down AUKUS as landmark looms

Governments are working hard to keep a controversial landmark security deal between Australia, the US and the UK afloat as it reaches its fifth anniversary.

Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

The prime minister has defended a decision not to follow the UK in announcing trade bans on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

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Spiral from LinkedIn to jail time for China spy asset

Spiral from LinkedIn to jail time for China spy asset

A man has been jailed for more than three years for compiling a series of worthless reports for Chinese intelligence who dropped him a line on LinkedIn.

Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate

Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate

After the UK, France and Canada announced trade sanctions on Israel, Jerusalem has retaliated by announcing the closure of the British Consulate.

Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Details of treaty negotiations between Australia and Solomon Islands have been revealed in a leaked WhatsApp message.

Iran to tackle economic issues, punish further attacks

Iran to tackle economic issues, punish further attacks

Further attacks on Iran will draw a faster, heavier and more painful response, a senior official says as Tehran vows to address war-related economic problems.

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US envoys arrive in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin

US envoys arrive in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin

US envoys arrive in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin

US envoys arrive in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin

U‌S envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Kyiv after completing three hours of talks on the war in Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks

The Kremlin ‌says Vladimir Putin's peace terms remain "unshakeable" as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks.

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific Islands Forum hosts Palau says it is determined to pursue a regional-wide condemnation of China for its recent missile test.

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

Pacific nations are enthusiastic partners with Australia on renewable projects in their region but remain frustrated at high-emitting countries.

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with senior officials from the Trump administration, as Australia is told its capabilities should "match" the US.

Australia spending up to stop Pacific drug trafficking

Australia spending up to stop Pacific drug trafficking

Australia spending up to stop Pacific drug trafficking

Australia spending up to stop Pacific drug trafficking

Australia's addiction to cocaine is causing a vast increase in drug smuggling across the Pacific, harming the countries in the blue continent.

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Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Critics of the planned turnout to the Pacific pre-COP are being "really disrespectful" to the region's aspirations for the summit, Anthony Albanese says.

Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau.

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

Deep sea mining is deeply controversial across the Pacific but the US and New Zealand are teaming up to fund a Cook Islands port to aid the practice.

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

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Russian barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, toll at 38

Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day.

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

Pacific summit no shows won't impact Albanese visit

Anthony Albanese will head to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum despite multiple leaders in the regional pulling out.

Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit

While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus on improving lives on the ground.

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the Pacific Islands Forum.

Former PM warns of China 'leapfrogging' the US with AI

The rapid investment into artificial intelligence in China could result in the Asian super-power overtaking its key rivals, a former Australian diplomat says.

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