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Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

US President Donald Trump says he is considering options, including military action, against Iran as mass protests pose a major challenge to clerical rule.

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

A $1.2 billion investment in critical minerals will be spruiked by Australia when finance ministers from major economies convene in the US capital.

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

The board of a major festival has cancelled the appearance of a prominent Palestinian author citing 'cultural sensitivity' following the Bondi terror attack.

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Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Peace negotiators are tackling the toughest issues in ending the war in Ukraine as the embattled nation's leader seeks a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

The US seizure of a Russian oil tanker has been criticised by Moscow, which calls for the safe return of sailors from what it says is a ship sailing lawfully.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down

US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down

President Donald Trump's plan to divert Venezuelan crude to the US has hit oil prices, while China denounces US "bullying" over the deal.

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US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.

Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future

Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future

Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future

Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future

Venezuelans in exile are pleading for understanding from Australians as they worry about what comes next following a dramatic US intervention.

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.

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Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

Tsunami, drug arrests marked new era for Indonesia ties

Australia's response to the Boxing Day tsunami helped boost relations with Indonesia, but high-profile arrests would soon test the relationship.

Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire

Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.

Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine could relinquish its long-held ambition to join NATO as a safeguard against Russian attacks.

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Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

Corruption allegations levelled at Nauru in Senate

Nauru's President David Adeang and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea have been allegedly linked to suspicious financial activity involving Australian funds.

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

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