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Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

New Zealand diplomats will toast a hard-earned win when the route to Australian citizenship becomes easier for Kiwis following Jacinda Ardern's advocacy.

China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'

China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'

China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'

China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'

US President Joe Biden's inflammatory comments calling his Chinese counterpart a "dictator" have been blasted by China and Russia.

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Taiwan war would dwarf Ukraine conflict, says Morrison

Taiwan war would dwarf Ukraine conflict, says Morrison

As a new poll shows Australians remain concerned about China in the region amid rising tensions, Scott Morrison has again entered the debate.

'Stolen generation': Tibet's fight to preserve culture

'Stolen generation': Tibet's fight to preserve culture

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering says the situation there resembles George Orwell's 1984 where citizens have been surveilled and culture has been suppressed.

Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations

Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations

Both US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping said their talks showed 'progress' and a desire to stabilise relations.

Albanese signs bilateral deal with Sultan of Brunei

Albanese signs bilateral deal with Sultan of Brunei

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra during a state visit to Australia.

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Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Russia will not be allowed to build an embassy near Canberra's Parliament House over security concerns, with parliament quickly approving the ban.

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines will attract spies and states trying to steal secret technology, the nation's intelligence bosses have warned.

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

The Australian embassy in Poland says it has offered support to a Chinese-Australian artist in Warsaw, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his exhibition.

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

A Chinese-Australian artist says the Australian government should do more to help him, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his latest exhibition.

Australians detained in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Australians detained in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Australians detained in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Australians detained in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Two Australians who were facing the death penalty in Vietnam have been granted clemency following an appeal by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with top officials in Vietnam to discuss a climate change action package and relations with Beijing.

Cheesed-off minister threatens to ditch EU trade deal

Cheesed-off minister threatens to ditch EU trade deal

Cheesed-off minister threatens to ditch EU trade deal

Cheesed-off minister threatens to ditch EU trade deal

Trade Minister Don Farrell says an agreement with Europe will be highly beneficial but the government won't sign away core Australian interests.

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Australia invites Sth Korea to join Pacific trade pact

Australia has invited South Korea to join a key trading agreement as China and Taiwan push for support to enter the partnership.

Russia wins court battle over its new ACT embassy site

Russia's lease on the land for a new embassy in Canberra has been reinstated after it scored a win over the Australian government in the Federal Court.

COVID sidelines Singaporean PM before Albanese visit

A bilateral visit by Australian PM Anthony Albanese to Singapore will still go ahead, despite his counterpart contracting COVID-19 and having to isolate.

Calls for tougher punishment after Iran executions

Australia's Iranian community are calling for tougher action from the government and more support as their family members are executed and interrogated.

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South Korea, Australia agree to strengthen defence ties

South Korean defence minister Lee Jong-sup and his Australian counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.

Dispute over words delays Australia-PNG security pact

Negotiations for a new security treaty that would cement more co-operation between Australian and Papua New Guinean defence forces have been delayed.

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

US Navy to commission new warship in Australia

The US is celebrating the first warship commissioned in an allied country, as Australia's trade minister visits America to boost investment and collaboration.

PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally

Thousands of people at Sydney's Olympic Park have given the Australian and Indian prime ministers a rapturous welcome ahead of further talks between the pair.

Trade minister clears the air after China snub claims

Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia will deal with Britain's application to a Pacific trade agreement before turning to China as Beijing pushes for entry.

Australia to boost PNG ties as US pivots to Pacific

Australia continues to negotiate a defence pact with Papua New Guinea despite a similar US one drawing concerns it could damage its neutrality foreign policy.

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