Albanese concedes ‘hard truths’ in Timor relationship
Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
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Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Trump: it’s time to get ‘threat’ away from Greenland
After announcing tariffs on European allies, Donald Trump says Denmark has failed to protect Greenland from the "Russian threat" but "now it is time".
Israel doesn’t approve of US Gaza executive board
Israel says composition of the Gaza executive board named by the Trump administration was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts its policy.
ASX-listed miner has front-row seat to Greenland drama
An ASX-listed miner is trying to revive its rare earth mine in Greenland amid Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory "whether they like it or not".
Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet
US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.
Next US ambassador will have ‘no simple task’
Former Labor ministers are emerging as the frontrunners to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the US after he chose to retire a year early.
Labor figures jostle for plum post as Rudd marks exit
As Kevin Rudd prepares to finish his time as ambassador to the US, the government is likely to pick another Labor figure to replace him.
US seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The US has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back operations.
Rubio says he’ll meet Danish officials over Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.
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Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela
Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.
Australia’s US alignment queried after Venezuela attack
The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.
Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.
US, Ukraine ‘getting a lot closer’ on peace deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "very close" after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
US ‘not looking to conquer’ Greenland, envoy says
The US says the Trump administration isn't going to "go in there trying to conquer" Greenland or try to "to take over anybody's country".
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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact
Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".
Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.
US talks on Ukraine ‘no closer to peace’: Russia
Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.
Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.
Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine
A Russian attack on the city of Ternopil has killed at least 26 people and injured nearly 100 others, a Ukrainian official says.
Saudi prince didn’t know about Khashoggi killing: Trump
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.
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PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
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Australia to make eleventh-hour bid to seal COP31 deal
With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.