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US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

Australia's ambassador to the US and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd has reached out to Donald Trump's incoming administration ahead of his inauguration.

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities are mourning those left behind and worried about loved ones as a ceasefire looms in Gaza.

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

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Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Hostages still captive by Hamas and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza where infants are dying are exacerbating community pain despite a ceasefire being heralded.

Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.

Ceasefire spurs hope but war's social division lingers

Ceasefire spurs hope but war's social division lingers

Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities have expressed hope at what a ceasefire in Gaza could mean but aren't optimistic about the spread of hate.

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.

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Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia will send one of its most senior ministers to Israel in a bid to help fix the relationship that has come under increasing strain.

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

The prime minister has sent well wishes to Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, but some questions hang over whether Anthony Albanese could face a similar fate.

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is concerning news that an Australian citizen is reportedly being held hostage by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.

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Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Panama's president has hit out at Donald's Trump's suggestion the US could take control of the Panama Canal, saying his nation's independence is non-negotiable.

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.

Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.

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Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.

Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt

More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.

'Scariest moment': Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way

An estimated 23,000 vulnerable people including those with a disability and children are in urgent need of help after a deadly earthquake rocked Vanuatu.

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

The release of five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for drug smuggling is viewed as an act of political goodwill by President Prabowo Subianto.

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.

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