PM’s failure to get Trump meeting a ‘slap on the wrist’
It appears US President Donald Trump has snubbed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, failing to grant him his first face-to-face meeting since he was re-elected.
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Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage
Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.
Summit to meet as support grows for Palestinian state
World leaders will gather to discuss a two-state solution as Australia, Britain and Canada become some of the latest nations to recognise a Palestinian state.
Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine
Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.
UN Security Council to meet on Poland drone incursions
Russian drones that crossed into Poland were testing our response, Warsaw says, as the UN Security Council prepares to discuss a breach that alarmed Europe.
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Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine
Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested as students took to the streets and blocked a major city intersection to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks
Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.
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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.
Push to turn promises into protection at UN ocean meet
The United Nations Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean.
Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer
Falling interest rates and Australia's competitive advantages are reasons for optimism, says the treasurer as he sets his sights on improving productivity.
UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe
Trade and defence ties between Britain and the European Union appear set to improve significantly with a breakthrough in talks ahead of their leaders meeting.
Global pact to shore up world’s future pandemic defence
A global supply chain and logistic network features in a proposed pact to fight future pandemics that has been agreed by World Health Organisation members.
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ tariffs
China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the new tariffs imposed by the United States.
NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.
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Australia’s Gaza ceasefire support splits community
Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
Pacific anger at Australian climate stance at top court
Climate change is an existential threat to Pacific islanders, Australia has acknowledged at the world's top court, but argues against further legal obligations.
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Australia to present argument in landmark climate case
Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.
Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights
Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.
Assange to make first statements since prison release
Julian Assange will give evidence to the committee on legal affairs and human rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on October 1.
Zelenskiy tells UN Russia must be forced into peace
Valdimir Putin has "broken so many international norms and rules that he won't stop on his own," Ukraine's president has told the UN Security Council.
In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast
In his final address, outgoing US President Joe Biden has told the UN "Putin's war has failed" and called for calm in the Middle East.
PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’
Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia backs Gaza occupation end despite abstention
Australia has reiterated support for Palestinian determination in the face of an international court ruling about Israel's illegal occupation after a UN vote.
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.
Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging
There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.
Tonga pulls off rift-free Pacific Islands Forum
There have been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.
France clears PIF troika mission to New Caledonia
After blocking a fact-finding mission to crisis-hit New Caledonia, France has relented and will allow Pacific observers to Noumea next month.
Shadows of US-China contest over Pacific Islands Forum
Attempts by the Solomon Islands to downgrade the membership of Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum appear set to fail.
‘Take the lane’: Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
A video of what Anthony Albanese calls a "private conversation" with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell shows a chummy relationship on Pacific policing.
Pacific backs Australia’s regional police initiative
Anthony Albanese has wasted no time getting to work at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, announcing support for his Pacific Policing Initiative.