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.
Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
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.
Middle East conflict ends plan for PM’s key Trump talk
Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.
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.
Amazon to inject $20b into Australian ‘AI revolution’
Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.
Australia backs Israel ‘defence’ amid escalation fears
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.
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.
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.
Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine
Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.
Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches
Tackling housing instability is key to securing an election win, with Labor vouching for build-to-rent while the coalition says Australians should own a home.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
Europe extends hand to US, warns of ‘race to bottom’
The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.
NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.
Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged
Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.
Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now
A broad consensus for treating drug use and possession outside the justice system in a government-run drug summit butts up against current policies.
Rich countries should cough up billions more: COP29
Wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit including the US and Australia could be set to raise their global finance target offer to $A462 billion a year.
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.
G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously
As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders.
Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders
Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.
Lag in response to tackle methane emissions, UN says
The UN says only about one per cent of the 1200 methane leak alerts issued to governments and companies have garnered a "substantive response".
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.
Xi vows to work with Trump team at final Biden meeting
Xi Jinping says China's goal of a 'stable, healthy and sustainable' relationship with the US remains unchanged following the presidential election.
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.
Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action
Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
APEC leaders to open summit amid Trump uncertainty
Major leaders are gathering in Peru for APEC, including outgoing US President Joe Biden as the return of his successor Donald Trump hangs over the forum.