Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict
The government has again warned Australians about the volatile security situation in Lebanon as Israel's war on Hamas threatens to spread across the region.
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China willing to co-operate with US, Xi says
US officials are keen for Beijing to use its influence with Iran and other countries in the Middle East to help prevent the conflict from spreading.
‘No greater friend’: Albanese, Biden toast alliance
US President Joe Biden has hailed Australia's "commitment to facing tough challenges" while hosting Anthony Albanese at a glitzy White House dinner.
Hong Kong police visit raises concerns
Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.
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Extra $2b to finance critical minerals ‘lacks ambition’
An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.
Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden
Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.
Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.
PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden
Anthony Albanese will make an official visit to the US capital next week for talks on climate, jobs and global security with President Joe Biden.
Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership.
‘Concessions on both sides’ for EU trade deal
Belgium's ambassador to Australia is optimistic a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union will be signed by the end of this year.
Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties
Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.
Chinese diplomat ‘optimistic’ of wine trade resolution
China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.
British PM visits Israel as Gaza bombardment continues
Israel has continued its punishing bombardment of Gaza as the British prime minister visited Tel Aviv in a show of solidarity.
The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.
The reason behind Cheng Lei’s arrest revealed
In her first interview since returning home, journalist Cheng Lei has revealed she was arrested and jailed for three years in Beijing for breaking an embargo.
Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday, Blinken confirms
US President Joe Biden will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
Biden to visit Israel amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza
President Joe Biden's visit to Israel will mark a significant show of US support for its top Middle East ally as it prepares the next stage of its offensive.
More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East
More than 200 Australians evacuated from Israel have arrived home, as the government looks to secure safe passage for those stuck in Gaza.
‘Words matter’: Dutton makes protest deportation call
The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.
Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China
After years of working for Cheng Lei's release from a Chinese prison, the foreign minister has detailed the journalist's emotional return to Australia.
Australians stuck in Israel as rescue flights cancelled
Australia has cancelled scheduled repatriation flights as the security situation rapidly deteriorates in Israel and Gaza.
ADF planes on standby to evacuate Aussies from Israel
Hundreds of Australians remain stuck in the Middle East after the deteriorating situation in Israel and Gaza forced the cancellation of humanitarian flights.
Multiple Aussie evacuation flights due to leave Israel
Multiple government assisted flights are due to take off from Israel with hundreds of Australians struggling to leave the country in the midst of conflict.
Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel
Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes.
Biden to visit Israel for talks as Iran issues warning
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Australia evacuates Pacific citizens stuck in Israel
Pacific countries' citizens stuck in Israel have been given seats on Australian flights out as the government increases support for neighbouring nations.
Pro-Palestine protest organiser ‘deplored’ Jewish slurs
Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.
Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval
Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.
Detained Australian journalist released by China
Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.
Dutton’s protest deportation call an ‘attack on rights’
The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.