West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents
Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.
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Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage
Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.
France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine
French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised a Palestinian state at a global summit in New York.
PM’s failure to get Trump meeting a ‘slap on the wrist’
It appears US President Donald Trump has snubbed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, failing to grant him his first face-to-face meeting since he was re-elected.
PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
ABC spells it out: Trump-taunted reporter ‘doing job’
Donald Trump's dressing-down of an Australian journalist has been condemned at home and abroad as he hints at a long-awaited meeting with Anthony Albanese.
Trump hails US, UK’s ‘unbreakable bond’ at talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Chequers country estate.
Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has little to show from his recent Pacific sojourn, before a hotly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump.
PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting
Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.
Palestine statehood a ‘point of contention’ in US ties
US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.
Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine
Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.
Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump calls Albanese ‘a good man’ after latest call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".
Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault
Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".
‘Always pulled our weight’: PM defends defence spending
Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.
Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal
Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.
Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US
Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.
Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ
Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.
Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid protests
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Windsor Castle at the start of a two-day state visit to the UK as the guest of King Charles.
Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee
Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.
Australia wants peace after Israel’s ‘criminal assault’
Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.
PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay
A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.
Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row
Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.
PM talks up ‘warm’ Trump phone call but no meeting set
Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.
Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting
A phone call between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump makes a face-to-face meeting of the two leaders more likely, experts say.
Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing
Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.
Gaza strikes kill 31, Belgium to recognise Palestine
At least 31 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, more than half of them women and children.
Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up
Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.
Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security
Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.
Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble
A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru
Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.