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Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Diplomats have defended Australia being in the dark on a $1 billion deal between Nauru and a Chinese company despite a security pact requiring consultation.

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

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'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

'Anchor in a volatile world': Australia, UK draw closer

The Australia-UK relationship has been hailed as providing "stability in troubled waters" as the two nations look to sign a treaty without their AUKUS partner.

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

The majority of 49 Abrams tanks committed by Australia have joined Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion as Moscow continues its deadly attacks.

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

The prime minister's tone on during his China trip has been defended as diplomatic and respectful as the opposition called for him to be more forceful.

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Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world.

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO’s chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.

US weighs special status for Greenland

US weighs special status for Greenland

US weighs special status for Greenland

US weighs special status for Greenland

US officials are discussing a plan to pull Greenland into America's sphere of influence using a free association agreement.

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.

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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

"Productive" nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have concluded after more than two hours in Oman, with both sides set to reconvene next week.

Appetite for destruction: nation's food security threat

Australia's food security is taken for granted and urgent action is needed to address a growing range of risks and threats, experts warn.

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Finnish president's golf diplomacy in surprise US visit

After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

Concerns have been raised about a home affairs secretary using an encrypted messaging app after a US scandal involving military plans sent on the same platform.

Tariff fickleness sparks call for business to diversify

Australia is still pushing for an exemption to US tariffs but businesses are waking up to the possibility they may need to be flexible to mitigate their impact.

US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments

If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.

Appeal looms for 'vulnerable' war crimes whistleblower

A man who leaked classified defence documents supporting allegations that war crimes were committed by Australian special forces is appealing his conviction.

Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill

China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.

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