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Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Surangel Whipps Jr, the visiting Palau President, has admonished Australia for its fossil fuel exports but backed the government's bid to host COP31.

Tariff risks US market crash for humble Aussie wines

Tariff risks US market crash for humble Aussie wines

Tariff risks US market crash for humble Aussie wines

Tariff risks US market crash for humble Aussie wines

Wine industry figures say the new US tariffs will increase costs throughout the supply chain and risk bulk American wine replacing affordable Australian drops.

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Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

An independent candidate challenging a minister is pointing to Labor's silence on a mass grave found in Gaza as a double standard that ignores injustices.

US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts

US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts

An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.

'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs

'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are talking up their credentials for dealing with Donald Trump as they brace for potentially far-reaching American tariffs.

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Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom

Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom

Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom

Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom

Donald Trump has been ridiculed by a former prime minister, as voters question which Australian leader would best deal with the US president.

Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness'

Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness'

Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness'

Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is being warned abandoning a bid to co-host a major climate conference with the Pacific damages Australia's credibility.

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.

Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports

Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports

Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports

Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports

Less paperwork and shorter queues will greet Australian travellers at US airports under a deal the government says shows the nations' strong relationship.

Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover US cut

Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover US cut

Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover US cut

Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover US cut

Australia will shift $119 million of its foreign aid budget to the Pacific and Southeast Asia to plug holes in critical programs left by US cuts.

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election asking for a mandate to tackle US President Donald Trump who he says wants to "own" Canada.

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Climate protesters crash Dutton keystone policy speech

A Donald Trump meeting would top the agenda if the coalition wins government, says Peter Dutton as anti-nuclear protesters crash his foreign policy speech.

PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown

Australia has called for the resumption of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza, after a second day of Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory.

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.

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Coalition backs AUKUS as sub concerns rise to surface

The coalition reaffirms its support for the AUKUS partnership as voices on both sides of politics raise concerns about the multibillion-dollar defence pact.

UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged a coalition of Western nations including Australia to come up with firm commitments of help for Ukraine.

US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire

Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.

Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push

Anthony Albanese will speak with world leaders on peacekeeping in Ukraine, but its ambassador to Australia wants a ceasefire to come in first.

Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee

The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China.

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.

Tariff defiance begins with call to buy Australian made

Shoppers have been urged to buy locally made goods with extra funding for Australian-made campaigning as US tariffs hit steel and aluminium exports.

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