Mideast war fears rise as Israel attacks Iran’s capital
Iran has vowed revenge after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in the country amid rising tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.
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Australian diplomats in Middle East safe, accounted for
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has assured Australia's embassy staff stationed in Iran and Israel are safe and accounted for amid hostilities.
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks
Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.
Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity
Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.
Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises
Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.
Australia seeks ‘best deal’ after UK tariff carve-out
Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.
Australia-EU ‘determined’ to seal trade deal: minister
Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia and the European Union are working through issues to try and finalise a free trade deal.
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.
US stands by Indo-Pacific allies against China ‘threat’
China envies what allies in the Indo-Pacific have together, and it sees what they can collectively bring to bear on defence, the US defence secretary says.
EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off
The European Union has threatened the Trump administration with counter-tariffs in the steel stand off.
Hamas seeks amendments to US ceasefire proposal
Hamas has sought amendments to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which the US has dubbed unacceptable.
Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza
More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.
Aust diplomat’s husband walks after spitting on woman
The husband of an Australian diplomat has been discharged without a conviction by a New Zealand court after drunkenly spitting on a young woman.
Reprieve: Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated by court
A US appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling and allowed Donald Trump's global tariffs to go back into effect.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
King expresses love for ‘strong and free’ Canada
King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
‘No moral equivalence’ over Russia prisoner swap talk
A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.
Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore
Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Hope Pope’s blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight
Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.
PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit
Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
First white South Africans to arrive as refugees in US
The first group of white South Africans are expected to arrive as refugees in the US as soon as next week, under a controversial Trump administration plan.
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.
US weighs special status for Greenland
US officials are discussing a plan to pull Greenland into America's sphere of influence using a free association agreement.
NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO's chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.
Israel’s plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN
Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.
Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash
Iran and the US are holding their fourth round of nuclear talks as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East.
US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs – for now
The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days following talks aiming to end a trade war that's raised fears for the global economy.