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Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out

Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out

Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

The federal government is being urged to protect Australian jobs after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to double levies on foreign steel.

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

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China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China has warned the US not to "play with fire" over Taiwan and accused it of stoking tensions that are turning the Asia-Pacific region into "a powder keg".

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration

Pacific leaders and foreign ministers have reaffirmed a willingness to boost co-operation with Beijing as they travelled to China for a multilateral meeting.

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

Australia has been warned to increase its defence spending as it faces serious threats but the prime minister supported his government's military budget.

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King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

The war on democracies is "so close" to Australia, Ukraine's ambassador says, while calling for a alliance of like-minded nations.

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade

Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has branded calls from an Israeli minister to conquer and cleanse Gaza as "abhorrent and outrageous", reiterating a ceasefire call.

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe

Trade and defence ties between Britain and the European Union appear set to improve significantly with a breakthrough in talks ahead of their leaders meeting.

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

PM in Rome for Pope's inauguration and leaders' talks

Anthony Albanese has joined crowds at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration in Rome amid a hive of diplomatic activity on the sidelines, including EU trade talks.

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

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Jailed Aussie writer showing 'profound courage': PM

Anthony Albanese has praised jailed Australian Yang Hengjun after he released a letter from his Chinese prison cell pleading for help to come home.

Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel

US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim president during a visit to Saudi Arabia and called for Damascus to upgrade its relations with Israel.

Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit

Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash

Iran and the US are holding their fourth round of nuclear talks as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East.

'Trump-style rhetoric': premier to lead China mission

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will embark on a trade mission to China with an eye to economic growth and distancing the state from anti-Chinese rhetoric.

Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

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