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China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

Chinese military's 'unsafe' action sparks talks call

Chinese military's 'unsafe' action sparks talks call

Chinese military's 'unsafe' action sparks talks call

Chinese military's 'unsafe' action sparks talks call

Tensions could escalate in the Indo-Pacific unless there are more talks with China, the US military's head of air force operations in the region says.

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but “there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas”.

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Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia is ready to help Solomon Islands build a defence force, and is eager to keep a police presence in the nation to remain a security partner.

Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation.

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions on entities associated with North Korea’s illegal export of arms to Russia.

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

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Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears

Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears

Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears

Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's AUKUS talks with Donald Trump were met with a "warm reception", soothing worries over the defence alliance's future.

Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state

Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state

Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state

Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state

Though Australia will one day recognise the state of Palestine, the government says, its position on a Palestinian bid to the United Nations remains unclear.

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact

A historic agreement between Tuvalu and Australia will provide a security guarantee for the Pacific island nation at the behest of the new prime minister.

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Foreign affairs and defence will get a funding boost in the first budget of New Zealand's new government despite campaign pledges to shrink the public service.

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Ministers mark Germany's return of Indigenous artefacts

Australian and German ministers have witnessed the return of cultural items to the Kaurna people that were sent to Germany in 1840.

Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM

Jeremiah Manele is the Solomon Islands' new prime minister after a vote by MPs that suggests the Pacific nation will maintain close ties with Beijing.

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

While a China-Solomons policing pact is expected to stay under the new prime minister, there's likely to be less friction with Australia, an expert says.

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.

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Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

South Korea a crucial regional partner: Albanese

The prime minister has briefly met with top South Korean ministers ahead of a two-on-two meeting between defence and foreign ministers.

Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russia should step up military exercises in Asia as the US seeks to extend its influence with AUKUS and the Quad.

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

The pathway for another attempt to deport an Australian-born High Court judge in Kiribati has been paved after its parliament voted to remove him from office.

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.

Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.

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