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Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit

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

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

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

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

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

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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Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations

Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations

Australia is being urged to help protect the resource-rich Pacific region from an imminent threat of a deep-sea mining free-for-all.

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Reparations for the family of killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom could be pursued with Israel, the Middle Eastern nation's top diplomat in Australia says.

N.Korea launches missiles after denying Trump talks

N.Korea launches missiles after denying Trump talks

North Korea has fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its coast, a day after leader Kim Jong-un's sister dismissed possible talks with the US.

Family of slain Gaza aid worker 'waiting for justice'

Family of slain Gaza aid worker 'waiting for justice'

The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.

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Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments on a podcast have continued to dominate parliamentary debate for a second week.

Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence

Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence

Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence

Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence

Defence Minister Richard Marles says a pilot program will begin accepting PNG nationals in Australia's army, navy and air forces by next June.

World class music expats return home for concerts

World class music expats return home for concerts

World class music expats return home for concerts

World class music expats return home for concerts

Quite possibly the orchestra with the most frequent flyer points, the Australian World Orchestra sees the nation's best musicians return for sellout concerts.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

The prime minister has repeatedly dodged calls to apologise over comments made about a gift of melons from his Japanese counterpart.

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Vietnam leader vows energy, defence-tie boost in visit

Anthony Albanese has met with the Vietnamese president as the two nations committed to deepening economic and defence ties in the face of global uncertainty.

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

Australia's former top diplomat to China has offered a clear-eyed assessment of the nations' relationship, which he says will never be truly close.

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Thailand as part of the junta chief-turned-president's efforts to win political acceptance on the world stage.

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

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Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize

Author and hip-hop artist Omar Musa moved to Borneo to write his second novel Fierceland, which has taken out Australia's premier literary award.

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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