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Taiwan tries to lure Australian MPs as China watches on

Taiwan tries to lure Australian MPs as China watches on

Australian parliamentarians are set to be invited to visit Taiwan to meet the new leadership team after a historic win by the pro-democracy political party.

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

War of words over foreign minister's Middle East trip

Jewish groups are calling for the foreign minister to visit the site of a massacre while Palestinians want Penny Wong to take a stronger stance against Israel.

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia has been recognised as a vibrant democracy that protects human rights but has been urged to provide greater support to refugees and Indigenous people.

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PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.

Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG

Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG

Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.

Canberra condemns Russia getting North Korean missiles

Canberra condemns Russia getting North Korean missiles

Australia has joined some 50 nations in condemning the transfer of ballistic missiles from North Korea to Russia against multiple United Nations declarations.

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Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham has called on the government to deliver more coal to Ukraine as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion.

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Russia's ambassador will remain in New Zealand after a decision from Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is also mulling the future of envoy Jacinda Ardern.

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.

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Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

The government needs to be upfront about whether it will send a warship to the Middle East in response to a request from the US, the opposition says.

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister.

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Boost for Aussie troops training Ukrainian soldiers

Extra funding will enable Australian soldiers to continue to train Ukrainians in the UK to help them fight against Russia's invasion.

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has warned the West not to solely pour security investment in the Pacific, saying poverty was a major threat.

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

A Pacific response group that could provide aid during disasters has been backed in principle by Australia's defence minister.

Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning

Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

Door ajar for Australia-Europe trade deal, says France

France remains hopeful of a free trade pact after negotiations with Australia broke down and its president opposed a South American bloc deal.

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