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Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

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India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

As the fanfare of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit slowly fades, stakeholders say the relationship has been pushed forward, with more room to grow.

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit.

Grassroots first as AFL aims to expand in India

Grassroots first as AFL aims to expand in India

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there are no immediate plans for games in India, as part of the league's bid to build a presence in that country.

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'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests

'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests

'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests

'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests

Australia's Indian community has turned out in big numbers to catch a glimpse of Narendra Modi after a day of deal-making for the visiting prime minister.

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Australia and PNG have welcomed their alliance coming into force after a diplomatic blitz from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

Anthony Albanese is being urged to pick up the phone and discuss China's test-firing of a missile into the Pacific with the Asian superpower's leader.

Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese

Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese

Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese

Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese

Australia will likely seek to increase defence ties with India during a visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi which an expert says comes at an important time.

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

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'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence.

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal.

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

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Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

A security deal struck between Australia and Vanuatu after fragmented negotiations has ramifications for China's interests in the Pacific.

Vanuatu PM to visit as major bilateral deal awaits

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat will visit Canberra ahead of a $500 million partnership deal expected between the two countries.

Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push

As Australia and China engage in a tug-of-war for influence in the Pacific, Canberra will weigh up new security deals floated by regional partners.

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence.

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's political leaders.

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

A major partner will buy Australia's world-leading radar system under a multibillion-dollar deal, making it the nation's largest defence export agreement.

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