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Albanese government tells UNRWA it must be sure Gaza aid funding will go ‘to those who need it’

Meeting between Penny Wong’s staff and director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza comes amid calls to restore funding

The Guardian - AU

Where freedom meets repression: Australian academics tread a fine line over ties to Iran

More than 20 papers involving collaboration have been published in the past year, despite the government warning against joint research projects

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle's Ukrainian community gathers in vigil on second anniversary of Russia's invasion

'Two years on, and the war is still going.'

Newcastle Herald

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From a ‘pause’ to a humanitarian ceasefire: emails reveal why Australia shifted its position on Gaza

Exclusive: Documents obtained by Guardian Australia show confidential advice given to the foreign minister, Penny Wong, before she authorised ‘yes’ vote at UN

The Guardian - AU

More than 400 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group

Flowers and candles laid to honour Putin critic were cleared away from monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression.

Al Jazeera

Anthony Albanese says Alexei Navalny’s treatment ‘unforgivable’ and Putin responsible for his death

Peter Dutton says Russian president a ‘murderous dictator’ while foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says Navalny an inspiring figure

The Guardian - AU

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.

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Dutton says reports of WA boat arrival ‘disturbing’; Barnaby Joyce denies drinking problem – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: one dead after Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting; Australia warns Israel against Rafah offensive; and wedding bells for Albanese

Kansas City police also confirmed that three people were detained in connection with the shooting

The Guardian - AU

Australia's $50m aid commitment welcomed by Ukraine

The prime minister's pledge of an additional $50 million in aid has been welcomed by Ukraine's ambassador on the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

AAP

Australia, Canada and NZ warn Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah ground offensive

Israel must heed counsel of international friends to avoid ‘devastating’ effects of an assualt on Gaza’s southernmost city, say three members of Five Eye intelligence alliance

The Guardian - AU

Australia warns Israel’s plans for Rafah ground offensive could have ‘devastating consequences’

Failure to ensure special care for more than 1 million civilians in the area would ‘cause serious harm to Israel’s own interests’, foreign minister, Penny Wong, says

The Guardian - AU

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.

AAP

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Life-saving work’: Albanese government under pressure to reverse UNRWA funding suspension

More than 12,000 pro-Palestinian advocates have penned letters to their federal representatives calling for the UN funding to be reinstated

The Hindu

U.S.-China tussle, warships in Indian Ocean dominate India-sponsored IOC conference in Perth, as Jaishankar takes aim at China

Growing concerns over the militarization of the Indian Ocean and great power rivalry discussed at Indian Ocean Conference in Perth.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, West Asia situation with Australian counterpart Wong

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong to discuss bilateral partnership, Indo-Pacific, and global topics.

AAP

Australia faces growing calls to unfreeze Palestine aid

Australia's foreign minister faces growing calls to unfreeze humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees.

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The Guardian - AU

Push for airline compensation scheme; NSW flags tougher asbestos penalties – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor faces Dunkley scrap, Wong’s Gaza admission, Zelenskiy sacks top general

Poll shows party is ahead in the Victorian byelection – but only just; Ukraine’s president fires Valerii Zaluzhnyi in long-awaited shake-up

The Guardian - AU

We don’t have all the facts on UNRWA allegations, Penny Wong admits

Minister says she didn’t have all the evidence about alleged UN staff links to 7 October attacks before she paused funding

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP breaks ranks with party over Israel’s ‘unconscionable’ bombardment of Gaza

Josh Wilson tells Australian parliament besieged territory is ‘being bombed into rubble’ following Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of ceasefire proposal

AAP

China's regional push sparks policy 'autopilot' warning

Defence and diplomatic experts want the Australian government to adopt the same approach to global affairs that it applied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.

The Guardian - AU

Labor MPs play down impact of Australia’s pause in funding for UNRWA in Gaza

Backbenchers tell constituents that it would not affect funding for the current year – but did not mention freeze on $6m in emergency top-up funding

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