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Israel-Hamas hostage deal an 'important step': Wong

Australia has heralded a hostage breakthrough in the Middle East as a step towards long-term peace through a two-state solution.

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At BRICS meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At BRICS-Plus meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire and suspension of hostilities in Israel-Palestinian conflict. EAM Jaishankar condemns killing of civilians, but stops short of echoing Chinese demand. Xi urges safe passage for humanitarian relief, restoration of water, energy, and electricity in Palestinian enclave. He also calls…

The Hindu

Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush

Australia doesn't accept China's denial of a sonar pulse attack carried out off the coast of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

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Cricket Australia matches to be broadcast by Star Sports in India

Australia & India's shared passion for cricket strengthens connection & affection. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, Cricket Australia & Star Sports announce 7-year broadcast deal for Big Bash League & Women's Big Bash League with commentary in Hindi & regional languages. India's tour of Australia in May 2024 to be…

The Hindu

India, Australia commit to boosting strategic ties as their diplomats and defense chiefs hold talks

India and Australia say they're committed to boosting economic and strategic ties as their top diplomats shared concerns over China, regional security and the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

China is the biggest security anxiety for India and Australia, says Australian Deputy Prime Minister

For both Australia and India, China is the biggest trading partner, and China is our “biggest security anxiety”, said Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, making the opening remarks at the 2+2 dialogue on Monday. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said this is a partnership which is…

The Hindu

India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to step up strategic ties

India and Australia held 2+2 Dialogue to deepen strategic ties in defence, trade and investment, critical minerals, energy, climate change, space, education and people to people linkages. Ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues.

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Australia draws a line between peaceful protests and violence and vandalism, says Penny Wong

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are in Delhi for bilateral talks and the 2+2 dialogue, just a day after the India-Australia Cricket World Cup Final. Speaking to The Hindu, Australian FM Ms. Wong said that India and Australia have a “consequential relationship”, and are…

The Hindu

Hamas has delivered truce response to Qatari officials – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount

A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.

AAP

India and Australia set to hold talks to boost defense and strategic ties

India and Australia are set to hold talks focused on bolstering their strategic, defense and security ties in New Delhi

The Independent UK

Australian Deputy PM, Foreign Minister to reach India today to attend second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Defence Minister Richard Marles, along with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia Penny Wong, will travel to India today to attend the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Quad, CECA on the agenda at India-Australia 2+2 dialogue

Quad Summit to feature in India-Australia 2+2 dialogue; CECA, West Asia crisis, CSP to be discussed. India-Australia 2+2 dialogue to review regional developments, incl. West Asia crisis, and discuss CECA, CSP. Ministers to advance cooperation on defence, security, renewable energy, tech.

The Hindu

Ankle bracelets, curfews and criminal penalties in Labor response to release of immigration detainees

Government bill will close loophole by allowing previously detained people to be jailed if they break conditions

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Australia and other western governments ‘paralysed’ in response to Gaza conflict, says UN expert

Francesca Albanese, special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, tells National Press Club many leaders are ‘muttering inaudible words of condemnation’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s sea-dumping legislation: what is it and what does it mean for the marine environment?

Greens and David Pocock accused the government of doing the bidding of fossil fuel companies to allow new and expanded polluting projects

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says world must ‘distinguish between Hamas and Palestinian citizens’ amid pressure over response

Prime minister says all civilian deaths should be mourned as he faces criticism from both Greens and Coalition over Labor’s position on Gaza conflict

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Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.

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Jewish groups 'highly concerned' at Wong's Middle East comments, as Marles says Australian Jews don't feel safe

Jewish organisations have criticised Foreign Minister Penny Wong over her latest comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict, while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said Jewish Australians “have never felt less safe”.

AAP

Wong stresses safety ahead of release of detainees

Penny Wong says community safety was the top priority ahead of the release of detainees from immigration detention.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong says ‘steps towards ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas war ‘cannot be one-sided’

Australian foreign minister calls on Israel to show greater restraint around medical facilities and for Hamas to release hostages

AAP

Australia seeks more stability from China ties: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says more work was needed to stabilise the relationship between Australia and China following recent leader talks.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese has threaded a needle between the US and China. Now he needs to do the same on Israel-Hamas at home

Australia is not a player in Middle East politics – but the domestic fallout from the conflict has significant implications for social cohesion

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Optus outage causes nationwide frustration; ketamine use hits record peak; and global wine production falls

Optus is gradually restoring services after a nationwide outage, but the cause remains unclear

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Australian family flees Gaza war-zone to safety

An Australian family of three has fled the violence-stricken Gaza Strip through the Rafah border into Egypt, but another 76 Australians remain in the war-zone.

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