Trump lauds Japan’s ‘great’ PM, inks rare earths deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.
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PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions
Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.
Trump trims China tariffs after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.
PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident
Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump
Trade talks between the US and Canada stalled after Ontario broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement featuring the voice of former president Ronald Reagan.
Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits
World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.
Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials.
Trump aims to clinch deal with China’s Xi on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.
‘Fake media’: PM brushes off latest Trump gibe at Rudd
Focus on Donald Trump's sledge of Kevin Rudd is being brushed off as "fake media" by Anthony Albanese as the US president reignites the issue.
Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed
US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.
Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ China talks
Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.
ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs
Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.
Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific
Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea
China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.
America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says
Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.
China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm
Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.
Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties
The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
Trump vows to reach a ‘fantastic deal’ with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump says he's aiming for a breakthrough in planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply
Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.
Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Colombian president a ‘drug leader’, says Trump
President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.
PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs
The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Palestinian-Aussie medico’s grave doubts for peace plan
Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.
Defence, trade hot topics for Australia-Singapore talks
Top-level talks marking 60 years of ties are likely to include Australia seeking stronger trade and defence ties with an important Asian neighbour.
Anxious wait as hopes rise Gaza ceasefire plan holds
Australians connected with the war between Israel and Hamas say they face a nervous pause to see if a delicate ceasefire can hold in the Middle East.
Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg ‘humiliation’
A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.
Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed
Community and political leaders have expressed relief at a ceasefire deal on Gaza and hope for rebuilding social cohesion in Australia.
Hopes local tensions will ease after Gaza ceasefire
Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation's issues with racism.
‘Stop this genocide’: plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.