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'Positive, constructive meeting' with Israeli FM: Wong

'Positive, constructive meeting' with Israeli FM: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with her Israeli counterpart after the government reversed Australia's stance on the conflict with Palestinians.

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the government's resolve to pursue justice for Australians who were killed when their plane was downed over Ukraine.

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

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Australia props up nuclear agency amid Pacific concern

Australia props up nuclear agency amid Pacific concern

Australia announced more funding for the international nuclear watchdog as China seized on division in the Pacific over Japan's release of nuclear wastewater.

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is on his way back home after a six-day trip to Russia.

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North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is leaving Russia after touring its Pacific Sea Fleet equipped with strategic nuclear submarines among other military vessels.

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has toured Russian fighter jet plants operated by United Aircraft Corporation, sanctioned by the West over the war in Ukraine.

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Australia has expressed a willingness to engage with Vanuatu over a security pact after the nation's new prime minister raised concerns about the signed deal.

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

President Vladimir Putin has held a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a new space launch station in Russia's Far East.

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

The Australian government has released a further tranche of sanctions against Iranian officials who have threatened to persecute women and censored protests.

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.

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Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene

Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Narendra Modi has called for a virtual meeting of G20 leaders in November as India closes the 2023 summit and hands the bloc presidency to Brazil.

G20 'almost ready' with leaders' declaration: India

India is working on diplomatic ways to deliver a G20 statement on the war in Ukraine to avoid an impasse when it hosts the group's annual summit in New Delhi.

Albanese's China visit 'appropriate', Dutton says

A visit by the prime minister to China, despite unresolved issues including the detention of Australians, will be supported by the opposition.

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Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Australia has offered to suspend its World Trade Organisation wine dispute against China in return for a review of the tariffs in the hope they'll be removed.

New Vanuatu PM to 'rethink' Australian security pact

New Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman says he believes a security pact signed with Australia will need to be reworked to make it through parliament.

Soil health key to global food security, US expert says

A conference exploring global food security will be told that improving soil health is vital if food security is ever to be achieved.

Putin tells Erdogan: we're ready to discuss grain

It is hoped the meeting between the Turkish and Russian heads of state will result in new life being breathed into the crucial Black Sea grain deal.

PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits

Anthony Albanese will embark on a week-long visit to Asia ahead of critical talks with world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits.

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

The foreign affairs department says it has robust procedures in place to protect against corruption stemming from aid as the Ukrainian defence minister resigns.

Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will continue to raise human rights concerns with China during bilateral meetings as it marks Tibet Lobby Day.

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