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

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.

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

A worsening civil war in Myanmar and rising tensions over the South China Sea are top of the list for Southeast Asian leaders meeting in Laos.

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In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In his final address, outgoing US President Joe Biden has told the UN "Putin's war has failed" and called for calm in the Middle East.

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.

Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation

Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has played down reports Qatar Airways is seeking to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the nation's second-biggest airline.

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'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Concerns over separated families using Australia's Pacific worker scheme has led to a pilot program aiming to provide support.

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.

European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

The UK's new PM has reaffirmed support for Ukraine as he hosts European leaders at a forum clouded by worries about a possible Donald Trump presidency.

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.

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NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

While President Joe Biden and fellow NATO leaders have focused on supporting Ukraine, the US summit host has continued to face calls not to run for re-election.

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

The human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine has been discussed by delegates on the second day of a major international summit in Switzerland.

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G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

Talks at the G7 meet in Italy are set to focus on the China challenge after a Ukrainian loan deal was struck on the summit's opening day.

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes

Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.

Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy

Ukraine's president says 106 countries and organisations have signed on for a peace summit in Switzerland, as he addressed an Asian security summit.

Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Scientists, environmentalists, irrigators, community and government representatives will meet to discuss the health of Australia's largest river system.

Grand prix, euro trains pitched to draw visitors to NSW

Ministers have thrown around creative ideas such as Formula One cars racing on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as ways to draw more visitors to NSW.

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