Australia digs at China’s low-key showing at Asia forum
For the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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China in focus as new Solomons PM arrives at parliament
The Solomon Islands' new leader has signalled a more open approach to Australia than his predecessors, visiting Canberra for his first overseas trip as PM.
France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts
France has banned Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his unspeakable behaviour toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza.
Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in attacks
Russia has confirmed the third use of its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine during a massive attack on Kyiv and nearby areas..
Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’
The US and Iran are reportedly close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened.
Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.
Forensic experts sift through drone hit dormitory
The final death toll from a drone attack on a teacher training college in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Luhansk region stands at 21.
Queen was ‘very keen’ for Andrew to become trade envoy
The UK government has released documents on the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.
Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit
Australia and Turkey have revealed that the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.
China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite
China's Xi Jinping has accepted Donald Trump's invitation of a state visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed.
Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided
President Donald Trump says he's not decided whether to proceed with a major weapons sale, adding to uncertainty about US support for Taiwan.
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but praise for Xi
President Donald Trump has hailed his "incredible visit" to Beijing despite clinching major deals, while his hosts made their feelings known on Iran and Taiwan.
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.
Trump insists no need for Xi’s help on Iran war
US and Iranian demands to end the war remain far apart, but President Donald Trump has played down the role China could have in resolving the conflict.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital in massive air attack
Russia has pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a massive aerial attack, killing at least one person and wounding dozens more.
Iran war looms over Trump’s China visit
US President Donald Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict with Iran, which he launched in late February.
Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.
Trump insists truce still holds after US-Iran flare-up
President Donald Trump has played down an exchange of fire between Iran and the US, while Tehran accuses the US of breaching their ceasefire.
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone as a Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil pumping station in Russia.
US to reduce troops in Germany ‘a lot further’, Trump
President Donald Trump has flagged he intends to withdraw more US troops from Germany than the 5000 already announced.
US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia turns to Japan to help soften ‘global shocks’
Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war
Pakistani mediators believe they're getting close to an agreement between the US with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal
US President Donald Trump says he's confident that the war in Iran will be over quickly.
Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks
Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.
Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.
Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each
Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.
Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.
King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences
King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.
Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador
A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.