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Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Economic chiefs from China and the US are set to meet in Paris to clear a path to an anticipated summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China's top diplomat says dialogue with the US is vital for global stability as leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet.

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran says it has been able to "reach a general agreement on some guiding principles" with the US at nuclear talks in Geneva.

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US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

The US and Iran are holding talks about Iran’s nuclear program as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds maritime drills.

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

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Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Dozens of departmental staff were sent to Brazil for the United Nations climate conference, costing the government almost two million dollars.

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia could play a defining role in negotiating a global road map away from fossil fuels, but domestic gas and coal interests may get in the way.

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 negotiations are deadlocked over whether the accord should set the world on a clearer path away from fossil fuels, with the EU calling the draft too weak.

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year.

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Anthony Albanese will sit down with his European counterpart to discuss a long-awaited free trade deal, but a concrete timeline is yet to be set.

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Thirteen people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the COP30 venue in Brazil, organisers say.

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Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

The COP30 talks are split on whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels.

Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit

Anthony Albanese plans to sit down with a number of world leaders during a visit to Johannesburg for the G20 summit.

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

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COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal

The COP30 climate talks in Brazil are almost halfway over, with protesters successfully demanding a meeting with the group's president.

Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

"It was an attempt to get the attention of the government," Indigenous leaders say of their protesting the COP30 climate talks.

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

As the COP30 summit opens in Brazil, scientists worldwide are demanding climate change not be overshadowed by geopolitical tensions or national politics.

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge”.

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