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Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Warning Israel's aid agency ban could be 'catastrophic'

Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.

Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Wrongful detainee reveals agony of life in foreign jail

Former detainees wrongfully held overseas have opened up about being used by governments as "bargaining chips" and the lack of support when they arrive home.

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Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.

Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery

Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting has selected a new secretary-general who supports reparations for slavery and colonialism.

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.

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PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine

While praising their "strong friendship" with Russia on the eve of the BRICS summit, India has made it clear it wants to see an end to the war in Ukraine.

Peace call after Hamas leader's death, ceasefire doubts

Peace call after Hamas leader's death, ceasefire doubts

Peace call after Hamas leader's death, ceasefire doubts

Peace call after Hamas leader's death, ceasefire doubts

The prime minister and foreign minister have used the death of Hamas' leader to reiterate calls for the war in Gaza to end but experts say this is unlikely.

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Australian politicians have called for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the war in the middle east after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and backed an American ultimatum to Israel to force an rise in the flow of aid.

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Xi says China willing to be a friend with the US

President Xi Jinping says China-US relations are among the most important bilateral relations in the world.

Canada boots India diplomats, links them to Sikh murder

India's top diplomats have been expelled by Canada over alleged involvement in murder and other acts of violence against South Asian dissidents.

Australia 'appalled' at Gaza deaths, aid blockade

Australia IS "appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" following Israel's operations in Gaza, as food shortages spark outrage.

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar people amid junta brutality

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed Australia's support for the people of Myanmar who continue to suffer under the oppressive rule of the military junta.

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Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon

Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.

China's actions 'dangerous' in disputed sea: Blinken

The US has delivered a firm message to Beijing at the ASEAN summit over its "increasingly dangerous and unlawful" actions in the South China Sea.

Clean energy focus at summit after trade breakthrough

After leaving a meeting with China's second-in-command with a big victory, Anthony Albanese is turning his focus to the transition to net-zero emissions.

Act now as Myanmar crisis goes 'from worse to horrific'

Australia has been called on to take a more leading role in responding to human rights abuses by the Myanmar junta as families worry about their loved ones.

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

Leave now plea with last scheduled flight from Lebanon

Repatriation flights to help Australians leave Lebanon cannot continue indefinitely, the foreign minister says, with a final scheduled flight set to take off.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

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