Canada’s call for Australia to exploit ‘rare power’
The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.
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Australia, Canada can ‘set the agenda’ on global peace
Australia might not be a major global player but is well-placed to help restore order in a tumultuous world, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says.
No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging
Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.
Middle East war enters fourth day in ‘smoke and blood’
President Donald Trump says the US has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for military operations against Iran.
Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East
Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran.
Zelenskiy doubts Russia’s spring offensive capability
With peace talks set to resume this week, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cast doubt on Russia's capacity to mount an effective spring offensive.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul
Border skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated with the heaviest fighting in years raising fears of protracted conflict.
Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war
At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.
Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies
Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.
Aust diplomats’ families told to leave Israel, Lebanon
The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.
UK police conclude search at Andrew’s former home
British police have ended their searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home, Royal Lodge, after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Trump warns against ‘playing games’ with US trade deals
Donald Trump is threatening to hit any countries prevaricating over recently-negotiated US trade deals with much higher duties under different trade laws.
Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Canada’s PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.
Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff move
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments
Arab countries are sharply condemning comments by the US ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East.
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy in major attack, Kyiv says
Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.
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Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture
At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.
Donald Trump to travel to China next month
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.
Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US
Iran says it has been able to "reach a general agreement on some guiding principles" with the US at nuclear talks in Geneva.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Tensions are soaring ahead of talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
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Australians released from Syrian camp turned back
Dozens of Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants in Syria have run into some snags with their departure.
Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
A Ukrainian delegation is in Geneva for a round of US-brokered talks with Russian officials as the nearly four-year-war grinds on.
Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia
Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.
Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks