PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns
World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump.
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Eyes on Trump’s China hawks as Australia quells tension
Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".
G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump’s return
Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.
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World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks
United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.
Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT
The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.
Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action
Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.
China trade not comprising Australia’s interests: PM
Australia must balance its relationship with China and the US despite the countries' "very different" political systems and values, the prime minister says.
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.
PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.
Trade talks start as world leaders look for trump card
Donald Trump isn't even at the APEC economic summit where his comments on trade tariffs are worrying leaders, but one envoy says speculation isn't helpful.
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Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump
Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.
PM jets for trade talks in Peru as Trump tariffs loom
Australia will join leaders and officials from 20 global economies at a major trade summit as it works to diversify its economic relationships into Asia.
Reports Trump, Putin spoke are ‘pure fiction’: Kremlin
A Kremlin spokesman has dismissed as "completely untrue" reports Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke in a recent call.
Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to travel to the APEC summit in Peru for discussions spanning free trade, renewable energy and critical minerals.
Trump re-election won’t stop Aussies travelling to US
Donald Trump's re-election as president is unlikely to deter Australians heading to the US - and might even boost business travel.
Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation
China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.
Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns
New Zealand will attempt to buttress itself against likely trade protectionism as the Pacific readies for Donald Trump's second US presidency.
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Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump
With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win
Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.
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Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact
Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.
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Australia needs to ‘step up’ critical minerals supply
Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.
US election to have ‘profound consequence’ on world: PM
Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.
US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties
A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.
Trade boost spruiked as China inspects Australian meat
Trade Minister Don Farrell is launching the first phase of a winemaking agreement with China as he looks to boost trade by tens of billions of dollars.
Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats
Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.
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Warning Israel’s aid agency ban could be ‘catastrophic’
Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.
Climate, reparations top agenda at ‘successful’ meet
Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.
Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting has selected a new secretary-general who supports reparations for slavery and colonialism.
Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum
A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.
PM: ‘Security of any one of us, matters to all of us’
The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.
PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms
Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.