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.
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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.
Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.
Death ‘worth it’: Gaza flotilla fracas traps Aussies
Fears are rising for Australians on board an international aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as it attempts to deliver help to Gaza.
‘Folly’ of nuclear submarines plan floated
Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.
Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help
Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.
‘Match your words’: Australia to pony up for PNG pact
Defence spending will need to be boosted for Australia to fulfil a landmark treaty with PNG, but experts say the money will be worth it.
Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release
Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.
Right-winger set to be Japan’s first female premier
Japan's ruling party has elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister.
Labor ‘dreaming’ with Gaza claim, activists vow rallies
The opposition has ridiculed the government's claim that Australia's recognition of Palestine has helped build momentum towards peace in Gaza.
Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing
Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.
‘Tepid’ Australia accused of emboldening Israel
A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.
BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade
Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.
PM flies into friendlier territory with like minds
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has swapped the US for the UK, landing in London for a conference of global progressive leaders.
Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will condemn leaders' recognition of Palestine and defend Israel's war in Gaza when he speaks at the UN General Assembly.
Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit
Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland.
Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum
Anthony Albanese has promised no more referendums will be held while he is prime minister, putting on ice any plans for Australia to become a republic.
Russia: Aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.
PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks
The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.
Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM’s best step
Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.
Gaza, subs top of PM’s agenda after touching down in UK
Fresh from attending the United Nations General Assembly, Anthony Albanese will receive a rockstar reception from progressive world leaders in the UK.
Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister
Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid.
Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test
Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says.
Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN
The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.
No quality Trump time in US may suit Albanese just fine
Anthony Albanese will meet Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at a dinner in New York, but a serious sit-down between the two is yet to manifest.