Report urges Australia to increase Ukraine aid efforts
Ukraine needs significant further military and financial support from Australia to help repel the Russian invasion, a committee has told government.
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Diggers go ‘under the bus’ as top brass are unscathed
The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.
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.
Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate
A coalition of environmental and First Nations groups condemned Australia's addiction to fossil fuels during this week's Pacific summit in Tonga.
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.
‘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.
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.
UN Secretary-General Guterres to start Pacific swing
The leader of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, kicks off a two-week Pacific mission this week when he touches down in Samoa.
Australia, Taiwan unite to target China’s ‘deceit’
Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.
Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga
Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.
Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum
France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.
UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific
The UN secretary-general has used the Pacific Islands Forum to call for developed nations to quit fossil fuels and fund developing countries to adapt.
‘Groundbreaking’ Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit
A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.
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.
History-making Australian art gifted to top galleries
Months after winning the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, Archie Moore's kith and kin has been gifted to the Tate and the Queensland Art Gallery.
Mutual defence pledge as ‘warfare’ moves to cyberspace
The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.
NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact
Australia is open to bringing close partners and allies to a close-knit security pact as it works with the US and UK to build cutting-edge military tech.
Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel
An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".
‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
Netanyahu to meet Trump seeking to ease tensions
Former US president Donald Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks that will test whether their recent rift can be mended.
Trump touts ties to Israel’s Netanyahu, blasts Harris
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump dispelled rumours of tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they met in Florida.
Australia preparing for a post-Biden world
With the US presidential elections fast looming and Joe Biden out of the race, Australia is getting ready to work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
UK’s Starmer wants more cooperation on Ukraine, Europe
UK hosting the European Political Community conference shows hope for friendlier ties with the EU, post Brexit.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster
The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.
Abbott calls for Putin apology on MH17 anniversary
A decade after the downing of flight MH17 Tony Abbott says responsibility lies with Vladimir Putin, who should pay compensation to the families of the victims.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.
Two Australians found murdered in Philippines hotel
The bodies of two Australians and a Filipina have been discovered in a hotel room with their hands and feet bound at a popular resort city in the Philippines.
Australia munitions aid ‘won’t be the last’ for Ukraine
Air defence and other munitions won't be the last support Australia pledges to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the government says.