Australia waives immunity of diplomat’s partner in NZ
Charges could be laid against the partner of an Australian diplomat over an alleged street fight after his immunity from prosecution was removed.
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ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea
A worsening civil war in Myanmar and rising tensions over the South China Sea are top of the list for Southeast Asian leaders meeting in Laos.
House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon
Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.
PM sidesteps immunity question on drunken street fight
Trans-Tasman diplomats are working through the case of an Australian diplomat's partner allegedly involved in a late-night drunken fight in Wellington.
Staying put, some Aussies resist calls to flee Lebanon
Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life.
Late-night scrap sparks trans-Tasman diplomatic wrangle
New Zealand authorities want the partner of an Australian official to lose his diplomatic immunity after he was involved in a post-Bledisloe Cup altercation.
Treated as ‘animals’: Lebanese anger as Israel invades
Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.
Treasurer’s rare trade trip recipe for Chinese success
Jim Chalmers is using a two-day visit to China to boost trade ties, as the foreign minister moves to ease diplomatic tensions.
Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
Failure to inform about missile blast was irresponsible
The lack of warning from Beijing to its neighbours about the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific was "irresponsible".
PM urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire
Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.
Palestinian recognition the ‘momentum towards peace’
Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.
Australian optimism tempered over Chinese stimulus
Australia has welcomed a major Chinese stimulus as its stalling economy has flow-on effects but the treasurer has warned about being overly optimistic.
Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display
The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.
PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’
Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation
The leaders of the Quad are meeting in President Joe Biden's hometown, where they're set to announce plans for new security initiatives in the Indian Ocean.
Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM
Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.
Quad group expands maritime security co-operation
Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.
UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN
New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.
We can’t evacuate everyone, Australians in Lebanon told
Australians in Lebanon have been warned of dire consequences if they don't leave as the foreign minister says it's impossible to evacuate everyone.
Lebanon ‘can’t become Gaza’ as Australians told to exit
Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Israel and Hezbollah to stop a destructive cycle of attacks.
Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse
Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have met to discuss remaining trade impediments and security concerns straining the relationship.
Albanese to meet with Biden ahead of Quad summit
The prime minister will hold talks with the outgoing US president before the Quad leaders meeting, where security in the Pacific will be on the agenda.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
Unions are protesting a free-trade pact with the United Arab Emirates over worker exploitation but the trade minister insists it's a good deal for Australia.
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.
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.