Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush
Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.
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‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine
Australia has offered its bipartisan support for Ukraine after the US threatened to pull its backing from the nation's fight against Russia.
PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash
Australia's prime minister has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine following a showdown between its leader and the US president.
Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill
Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.
Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting
As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.
Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills
China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.
Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity
Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.
Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine
Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.
Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill
China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.
Australia accused of ‘hyping’ Chinese naval drills
China has hosed down complaints about live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, saying its actions were lawful.
Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader
Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.
Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain
Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.
Trump reverses course, admits ‘Russia attacked Ukraine’
Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.
‘Best prospect’ for caught Australian fighter revealed
Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.
PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm’s length
Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.
‘Intrusion’ before Chinese flares near RAAF plane
An Australian military aircraft has been targeted by a Chinese fighter jet after what Beijing described as "deliberate intrusion" into its airspace.
Deadly warning over Chinese military ‘intimidation’
Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.
Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost
Home-builders could benefit from efforts by Australia to carve out an exemption to US President Donald Trump's steel tariffs.
Time to create ‘armed forces of Europe’, Zelenskiy says
The time has come for the creation of an "armed forces of Europe", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told world leaders and foreign policy experts.
US pitched deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.
Australia rejects ‘killing’ the US aluminium market
Australia has denied exploiting tariff exemptions granted by the first Trump administration despite claims aluminium sales have been "killing" the US market.
Cries continue for Trump’s Gaza plan to be scrapped
Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.
Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending Ukraine war
The Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied reports US President Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.
Australia must be a ‘model ally’ in US tariff talks
Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.
‘Not for sale’: Aussies rally against Trump’s Gaza plan
The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.
Dutton supporting ‘erasure’ of Palestinians: advocates
Palestinians have lashed Peter Dutton for "legitimising" Donald Trump's plan for a US take over of Gaza which would erase them as a people, advocates say.
Call for ‘data diplomacy’ with China after DeepSeek ban
Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has been banned from government use over security concerns, but experts say more must be done to protect Australians' information.
Trump in no hurry for Xi talks amid new tariff war
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks but the White House says a call still needs to be scheduled.
Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs
Australia might see some fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, but local households are expected to be spared too much pain.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.