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.
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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.
Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit
COP28's Emirati hosts have set a fast pace on cheque signing amid the United Nations climate summit's biggest-ever attendance from business and finance firms.
COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels
International climate talks have begun in Dubai, with the incoming COP28 president calling for co-operation between governments and fossil fuel companies.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says 110 countries are backing a pledge at COP28 to triple clean power and slash fossil fuel use.
Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries
A pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
Australia set to face heat at COP28 climate summit
World leaders will convene for major climate talks with Australia under pressure to show it is doing everything it can to lower emissions.
Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit
The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.
Albanese welcomes China-US talks on ‘guardrails’
Anthony Albanese says a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders is an important step forward in improving global security.
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.