Ukraine war tops agenda as G20 opens
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has appealed to G20 leaders to unite on economic matters as the war in Ukraine and global inflation overshadow the summit.
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Australia commits to more Ukraine support
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommitted Australia's support for the Ukraine as the nation's foreign minister requests help with energy infrastructure.
Wong outlines plans on China relations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.
Donetsk battles ‘hell’, as Kherson mops up
Ukrainian forces face hellish battles in Donetsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, while vowing Kherson will recover from the carnage wrought by Russia.
Iran envoy summoned by Australian official
Australia's foreign affairs department has hauled in Iran's envoy in Australia three times over concerns about the nation's treatment of women.
Aust man dies in Ukraine amid invasion
The death of Australian man Trevor Kjeldal in Ukraine has been described as tragic by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Ukraine welcomes Australian military aid
Another 30 Australian Bushmaster vehicles will head to Ukraine's front line, while defence personnel will help train troops as part of the latest aid package.
Defence, energy at top of Japan talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida have met in Perth, signing new agreements to boost security and energy ties.
Reversal of Jerusalem policy fuels debate
The Albanese government has overturned a controversial decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
New Zealand bolsters Russia sanctions
New Zealand is widening the scope of its sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "illegal and immoral" invasion of Ukraine.
Albanese reflects on Abe legacy of peace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Tokyo for the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.
PM to attend Shinzo Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead a delegation including three former prime ministers to Japan for the funeral of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN
Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.
Australia condemns Putin’s nuclear threat
The Australian government has condemned the Russian president's threat to use nuclear weapons, as Canberra considers additional military aid for Ukraine.
Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met her Ukrainian counterpart in New York, where a request for further Australian military assistance was made.
Positive signs from China, India: envoy
China and India have tacitly put public pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after largely remaining neutral and not explicitly condemning the invasion.
Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
AUKUS needs to be game changer: US chief
Former US National Security Agency head Michael Rogers wants the trilateral AUKUS alliance to challenge the status quo amid heightened security tensions.
US ambassador Kennedy to arrive down under
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of assassinated US president John F Kennedy, is due to arrive in Australia at the end of the week.
Pacific leaders declare climate emergency
The Pacific Islands Forum's final communique has declared a climate emergency, while leaders also committed to bringing Kiribati back to the table.
Pacific supports Aust on climate: Albanese
The Pacific Islands Forum has wrapped up after an all-day summit of leaders in Fiji, with Australian PM Anthony Albanese declaring the meeting a success.
Forum leaders declare climate emergency
The Pacific Islands Forum's final communique has declared there is a climate emergency as the leaders committed to bringing Kiribati back to the table.
No military base for China: Solomons PM
The China security pact does not include provisions for a military base, Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare insists amid warming relations with Australia.
Albanese vows respect, energy in Pacific
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been meeting Pacific island leaders after landing in Fiji for a regional forum.
Australia, NZ sign up for ICJ climate case
Campaigners have persuaded Australia and New Zealand to back Vanuatu's bid to have climate change commitments underscored by international law.
Marles urges greater Indo-Pacific step up
Defence Minister Richard Marles delivered a speech in Washington focused on security in the Asia-Pacific, during his four-day trip to the US.
PIF leaders lament loss of Pacific unity
At least four Pacific Islands Forum members will be absent from this week's leaders' summit; Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands and Nauru.
China delegate row brings Tuvalu FM to Qld
Tuvalu's foreign minister has pulled out of an international conference in protest after China moved to block Taiwanese members of his delegation.
Push for Aust-Pacific ‘web of friendship’
The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.
Australian military aid sent to Ukraine
The government will deliver further support to Ukraine as the country continues to resist the Russian invasion.
Action needs to follow China dialogue: PM
Anthony Albanese says China needs to drop sanctions on Australian trade after dialogue with Beijing ended a years-long diplomatic freeze.