Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out
Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.
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Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line
NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
Australia’s Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
Australia has been warned it might face long-term ramifications from the conflict between Israel and Iran after supporting air strikes by the US.
Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks
Australia is still negotiating an exemption to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as the deputy prime minister tries to score a meeting with the US president.
NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence
NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit
Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.
Friends united by concern for family in Iran and Israel
Saina Salemi and her colleague Oscar are bound by fear for their respective families in Iran and Israel as efforts continue to repatriate stranded Australians.
Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up
Australians making their way out of Israel under the peril of Iranian missile strikes face long delays as others vow to remain, despite the danger.
PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks
Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.
G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda
The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.
‘You worry’: fears in Iranian community after bombing
Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.
Trump denies G7 exit linked to Israel-Iran ceasefire
"Publicity seeking" French President Emmanuel Macron got it "Wrong!" when he said US President Donald Trump left G7 to work on a Israel-Iran ceasefire deal.
Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US
Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official.
Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review
Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.
Big step as Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations
An official declaration that Iran is in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations raises the prospect of a referral to the UN Security Council.
‘Bite the bullet’: call for a deep dive on subs deal
A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.
PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks
As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.
Bougainville firm on independence after latest talks
Representatives from Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have concluded their latest round of talks on independence for the wantaway province.
Australian diplomats in Middle East safe, accounted for
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has assured Australia's embassy staff stationed in Iran and Israel are safe and accounted for amid hostilities.
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks
Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.
Three dead as Russian strikes target eastern Ukraine
At least three people have been killed in a large Russian drone-and-missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Kyiv says.
Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity
Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.
Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises
Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.
Australia seeks ‘best deal’ after UK tariff carve-out
Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.