‘Chilling’ protest ban extended over safety concerns
A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.
international relations
Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest
Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit
A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.
Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future
Venezuelans in exile are pleading for understanding from Australians as they worry about what comes next following a dramatic US intervention.
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.
Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.
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.
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.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine could relinquish its long-held ambition to join NATO as a safeguard against Russian attacks.
Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal
Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.
Australian Federal Police to lead global summit
Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.
‘More than rhetoric’: $95m boost to support Ukraine
Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.
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.
‘Can’t have it all’: Australia abandons climate summit
Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.
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.
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.
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.
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.