Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call
Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.
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Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.
Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US
Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.
EU chief heads to Scotland for trade talks with Trump
Donald Trump is set to meet with EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen in a bid to hash out what could be the Trump administration's biggest trade deal yet.
‘Heartbroken’ PM says Israel breached international law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israel of denying aid to starving Gazans but says Australia is not about to move to recognising a Palestinian state.
US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension
The US and China sides will refrain from introducing new tariffs or other steps that could escalate the trade war for another 90 days, a report says.
PM stares down internal push for Palestine recognition
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as prominent figures within Labor's ranks issue a clarion call to action.
‘Bad policy’: Australia fears double US tariff rate
US President Donald Trump has flagged all countries, including Australia, could be hit with baseline tariffs up to double the current rate of 10 per cent.
Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end border clashes that have killed at least 38 people, mostly civilians.
Treasurer to trumpet teamwork in face of US trade wars
Countries are being urged not to bow to Donald Trump's trade demands as Australia's treasurer prepares to meet with his global counterparts.
‘Respect never cost anything’: PM defends China outcome
Visiting Chinese cultural icons will pay dividends for Australia, the prime minister says as the opposition claims parts of his trip seem indulgent.
‘No doubt’ about China concern despite PM’s rhetoric
The prime minister's tone on during his China trip has been defended as diplomatic and respectful as the opposition called for him to be more forceful.
PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit
The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.
PM’s China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms
The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.
Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved
Former Australian prime minister-turned-ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says he's confident issues with the AUKUS submarine contract will be resolved.
Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty
Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister's priorities as parliament resumes.
PM retraces predecessor’s steps on China’s Great Wall
Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.
PM to walk diplomatic tightrope in crucial China visit
Business opportunities will rub up against security and ideological tensions as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads an Australian delegation to China.
Clouds of war shroud PM’s sunny China tourism pitch
The prime minister has called on an ex-Socceroo and a Chinese film star to promote Sino-Australian ties while facing an untimely reminder of regional tension.
Political tensions muddy PM’s Chinese green steel push
Efforts to end Chinese ownership of an Australian port highlight challenges to the prime minister's ambition to grow business ties between the two nations.
China hails PM’s ‘personal efforts’ to restore ties
China's premier has applauded Anthony Albanese's efforts to restore Chinese-Australian relations after they had reached "a low point" in recent years.
Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill
One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.
‘We’re here’: Australia joins the race for US academics
Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.
‘Cruel’ Trump move to shake Aussies’ trust in US
Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.
China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia
Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.
Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs
The first visit to Asia by the Trump administration's top diplomat comes as the US president announces tariffs on America's key allies in the region.
Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence
Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.
Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders
US tariff letters sent to more than a dozen nations hint at the possibility of further negotiation but warn reprisals will be met with a like-for-like response.
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.