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Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

For ⁠the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day ‌Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey has raised concerns about Washington's capacity to sell promised nuclear-powered submarines promised under AUKUS.

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'Absolute hell': emotional return for flotilla group

'Absolute hell': emotional return for flotilla group

A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.

Israel set to release detained Australian activists

Israel set to release detained Australian activists

A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.

Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.

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Ex-Top Gun pilot continues fight against extradition

Ex-Top Gun pilot continues fight against extradition

Ex-Top Gun pilot continues fight against extradition

Ex-Top Gun pilot continues fight against extradition

A former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel is appealing a court decision that paves the way for his extradition.

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

President Donald Trump says he's not decided whether to proceed with a major weapons sale, adding to uncertainty about US support for Taiwan.

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China's Xi Jinping has accepted Donald Trump's invitation of a state visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia is slapping further financial sanctions and travel bans on Iranian officials who directed the oppression of women by enforcing strict dress codes.

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

Despite the bestselling Slough House novels and Slow Horses television series, author Mick Herron is pleasantly surprised to have an audience in Australia.

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

Detained in Beijing for more than three years, Chinese born Australian journalist Cheng Lei is making a theatre show based on her experiences.

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Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

Long road to Venice: Australia's entry finally on show

Australia's Venice Biennale entry is on display, more than a year after the artist and curator were ditched from the job, sparking a raging controversy.

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

An activist who attempted to break the naval blockade of Gaza in an aid flotilla has returned to Australia after his detention by Israeli forces.

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Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

Penny Wong has welcomed plans by the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while urging America and Iran to strike an agreement.

UK to enter talks to join the EU's massive Ukraine loan

Keir Starmer is set to tell a European summit that Britain wants to work with the EU to help Ukraine get vital military equipment.

Beijing revival: destroyed art becomes art again

In 1995, a Beijing art collective voted to destroy its own work. Now its radical conceptual output has been recreated in Australia.

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

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