China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
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PM faces domestic, regional challenges
The prime minister has returned from Japan and will undertake a number of briefings to address critical domestic and regional challenges.
Labor urges China to drop trade barriers
Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions to exports as a first step to mending diplomatic, political and business relations.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
Russia launches all-out assault in Ukraine
Decisive battles of the Ukraine war's latest phase are still raging in the south, where Moscow is attempting to seize the Donbas region.
US Indo-Pacific economy plan includes Aust
US President Joe Biden has formally unveiled the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, which includes 13 founding countries including Australia.
Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
Ukraine’s Donbas ‘destroyed’ in strikes
Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, the focus of recent Russian offensives, has been destroyed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Turkey blocks Finland, Sweden NATO talks
The US remains confident that NATO will accept Sweden and Finland despite Turkey opposing their membership bids over claims they harbour "terrorists".
Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol
Ukraine has ordered its garrison in Mariupol to stand down, but the ultimate outcome of Europe's bloodiest battle for decades remains unresolved.
Finland, Sweden formally apply to NATO
Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades.
Finland confirms it will seek to join NATO
Finland will apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed.
Sweden, Finland make historic NATO plans
Finland and Sweden have announced 'historic' plans to apply for NATO membership.
PM welcomes Payne Solomon Islands talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says talks between Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her Solomon Islands counterpart were a positive step forward.
Australia sends senior diplomat to London
As Australia weighs up a permanent appointment to London, senior diplomat Lynette Wood has been appointed acting high commissioner.
Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.
Ukraine says Russia taking colossal losses
Having failed in an assault on Kyiv in the north of Ukraine last month, Russia is trying to fully capture two eastern provinces known as the Donbas.
Russia blasted as Ukraine calls ‘karma’
Russia is reporting blasts in the south of the country, in what a top Ukrainian official has described as "payback" and "karma" for Moscow's invasion.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has appealed for more military assistance, warning of future threats to the Indo-Pacific.
Russia warns of serious nuclear war risks
The risks of nuclear war are "considerable" over the Ukraine conflict, Russia's foreign minister says, as he accuses NATO of waging a proxy war through Kyiv.
‘Prepare for war’ to keep peace: Dutton
The defence minister says Australia must prepare for war to preserve peace, but Labor says the government needs to match its words with actions.
US pledges more assistance to Ukraine
Visiting US officials have pledged further aid to Ukraine and other countries fearful of Russian aggression, praising its resilience to attacks on the capital.
Doubt cast over Solomons security timeline
Reports an Australian intelligence agency was aware before a Sino-Solomons security pact became public appear to contradict assertions by government ministers.
US envoy arrives for Solomons-China talks
A US delegation led by Indo-Pacific envoy Kurt Campbell has arrived in the Solomon Islands to discuss concerns over the signing of a security deal with China.
Solomon Islands PM defends China pact
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare insists the Solomon Islands' Pacific neighbours having nothing to fear from a newly minted security pact with China.
China-Solomons deal ‘deeply disappointing’
Australia has described a security deal between the Solomon Islands and China as deeply disappointing, with Labor criticising the government's response.
China, Solomons ‘sign security pact’
A security pact between China and the Solomon Islands that has prompted concern from Australia and New Zealand has been signed, Beijing's foreign minister says.
New sanctions for 14 Russian businesses
Australia has slapped fresh sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned businesses in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine are beyond doubt, as investigations continue into possible chemical weapon use.
Australian minister deployed to Solomons
An Australian minister has been sent to the Solomon Islands following revelations China tried to import firearms to protect its embassy during the 2021 riots.