Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has played down reports Qatar Airways is seeking to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the nation's second-biggest airline.
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France clears PIF troika mission to New Caledonia
After blocking a fact-finding mission to crisis-hit New Caledonia, France has relented and will allow Pacific observers to Noumea next month.
Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga
Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.
Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum
France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.
‘Groundbreaking’ Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit
A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.
Mutual defence pledge as ‘warfare’ moves to cyberspace
The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.
European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit
The UK's new PM has reaffirmed support for Ukraine as he hosts European leaders at a forum clouded by worries about a possible Donald Trump presidency.
Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November
The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.
NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out
While President Joe Biden and fellow NATO leaders have focused on supporting Ukraine, the US summit host has continued to face calls not to run for re-election.
Australia to announce more Ukraine aid at NATO summit
Further support for Ukraine is set to be announced at a key NATO summit as Kyiv calls for aid after a Russian missile barrage struck a children's hospital.
Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West
Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.
Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia
The human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine has been discussed by delegates on the second day of a major international summit in Switzerland.
G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
Talks at the G7 meet in Italy are set to focus on the China challenge after a Ukrainian loan deal was struck on the summit's opening day.
G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.
G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine
G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.
Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes
Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.
Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's president says 106 countries and organisations have signed on for a peace summit in Switzerland, as he addressed an Asian security summit.
Albanese aligns Australia’s destiny with Southeast Asia
Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo
Australia will launch a $2 billion program to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia, as regional leaders get up close and personal with crocodiles and koalas.
ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests
Australia and a major regional player signed new agreements, leaders held high level talks and protesters staged noisy rallies as the ASEAN summit kicked off.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Zelensky pushes for more US and European help
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine
EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.
COP28 agreement a ‘death knell’ for fossil fuels
A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.
Nations strike deal to move away from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries have agreed at the COP28 summit to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels - the first time they've made that crucial pledge.
Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days
A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.
COP28 leader urges nations come out of ‘comfort zones’
The thorny issue of how the almost 200 countries at COP28 will handle fossil fuels, the main source of climate-warming emissions, remains unresolved.
COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback
A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".
Fossil fuel phase out on table at COP28 climate talks
An 'orderly and just phase out' of fossil fuels is one of the options countries at the UN COP28 climate summit are considering for their final agreement.