Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine
A Russian attack on the city of Ternopil has killed at least 26 people and injured nearly 100 others, a Ukrainian official says.
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Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.
Saudi prince didn’t know about Khashoggi killing: Trump
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.
Australia to make eleventh-hour bid to seal COP31 deal
With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.
First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Germany supports Brazil’s forest plan at climate talks
World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop
President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.
PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions
Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.
China’s Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks
Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.
PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident
Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits
World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.
Trump aims to clinch deal with China’s Xi on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.
Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ China talks
Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.
ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs
Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.
China’s unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears
A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.
Strikes on Ukraine kill six, Putin-Trump summit shelved
Russia has launched a widespread drone and missile attack across Ukraine a day after Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin on hold.
China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea
China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.
America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says
Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.
Trump to meet China’s Xi as part of swing through Asia
The bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping has been confirmed, despite recent tensions over tariffs.
Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties
The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply
Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.
Treasurer lays groundwork for ‘golden’ US minerals deal
Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.
Putin’s Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.
Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body
Israel has received the coffin of another missing hostage which was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas.
Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.
PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs
The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.