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Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost.

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Australia to grow Fiji ties after Rabuka visit

Australia has committed tens of millions more to Fiji in a strengthening of the bilateral "Vuvale Partnership" aimed at ensuring a peaceful and stable Pacific.

AAP

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

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Afternoon Update: urgent review of Victoria’s childcare; ‘second surge’ of weather to hit south-east; and a sleepover in a museum

Announcement comes as second Victorian man charged with child sexual abuse crimes

The Guardian - AU

Aukus deal’s importance ‘well understood’ by Trump administration, Penny Wong says – but no iron-clad guarantee given

After meeting Marco Rubio at Quad gathering in Washington, foreign affairs minister says Australia could benefit from demand for critical minerals

The Guardian - AU

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

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NSW police declare critical incident after protest – as it happened

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Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Work is still under way for Anthony Albanese to secure a meeting with Donald Trump as the prime minister stares down criticism it's taking too long.

AAP

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

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Husic says Israel did not have ‘licence’ to strike Iran – as it happened

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Flights from Australia to Europe diverted after Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said there had been ‘disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region’

The Guardian - AU

View from the Hill: Albanese supports US bombing, reluctantly

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong went out on Monday to back the United States attack on Iran, it was obvious their support was through gritted teeth.

The Conversation

As the US chooses destruction over diplomacy in Iran, Australia has to decide between principle and prostration

Australia, like Little Sir Echo, whimpers after the world’s premier bully bombs the ‘bully of the Middle East’

The Guardian - AU

Lambie labels Trump a ‘bloody sociopath’ – as it happened

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Australia Walks Back Its Neutral Stance On Iran Strikes, Now Voicing Its Support Of Trump

“We do support the strikes. We certainly don’t want to see full-scale war in the Middle East," Senior Minister Tanya Plibsersek said on Sunrise this morning.

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The United States Has Bombed Three Nuclear Sites In Iran, Trump Reveals In Social Post

The president said “a payload of bombs” was dropped on “the primary site of Fordow”.

The Guardian - AU

‘I think you and I are at war’: the Australians suddenly united in grief over the Israel-Iran conflict

For friends Saina and Oscar, airstrikes on Iran and Israel have triggered guilt, fear for family members, a sense of numbness – and release at sharing it together

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israeli airstrikes reach into Iranian city of Rasht

Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway

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View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week’s NATO meeting in pursuit of face time with the elusive president.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: ADF deployed for Middle East evacuations; vandals cut Sydney train cable; and how Australia influenced a video game

Penny Wong confirms defence force troops have been deployed to the Middle East to assist in evacuating Australians

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Tucker Carlson & Ted Cruz Clash In Heated Interview Over US & Iran

The interview kicked off with Cruz claiming Iran needed an uprising before a question about Iran's demographics sent the whole convo straight off a cliff.

The Guardian - AU

News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns

Company says in-house NewsGPT tool part of a look into how AI tech will ‘enhance our workplaces rather than replace jobs’. Plus: Seven West’s Origin dummy spit

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Penny Wong Announces Suspension Of Tehran Embassy, Urges Aussies To Leave

"We urge Australians who are able to leave Iran to do so now, if it is safe."

The Guardian - AU

For Australians stranded in Israel with planes grounded, nights are the most unnerving

Melbourne lawyer Leon Zwier is among more than 1,000 Australians seeking Dfat’s help to leave amid the fighting with Iran but their options are few

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Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

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