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Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

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PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Australian beef will no longer be slapped with tariffs when it is exported to the US, in a move that has been celebrated by farmers.

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Japan's top diplomat in Australia has delicately handled questions surrounding the involvement of a South Korean defence company in shipbuilding efforts.

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Espionage costs Australia billions of dollars a year, ASIO's head says - and the risks are growing, fuelled by a "relentless hunger" for strategic advantage.

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'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

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PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

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ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.

PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.

Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific

Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.

Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed

US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.

'Fake media': PM brushes off latest Trump gibe at Rudd

Focus on Donald Trump's sledge of Kevin Rudd is being brushed off as "fake media" by Anthony Albanese as the US president reignites the issue.

Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials.

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