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Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Australia has been urged to sanction Israel after the government signed a statement condemning the denial of aid for starving Palestinian civilians.

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EU Blasts Russia's Latest Ukraine Attacks, Threatens New Sanctions

The EU's top diplomat on Friday slammed Russia's latest blitz on Ukraine as "unacceptable", saying the 27-nation bloc was pondering a new raft of sanctions against Moscow.

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Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

The foreign minister is spruiking deeper economic engagement between Australia and Southeast Asia as US tariff hikes overshadow a major summit.

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Albanese’s China mission - managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia.

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Fate of Aukus nuclear submarine deal may be delayed months as UK and Australia wait on Trump review

Snap Trump administration review of the $360bn deal announced a month ago expected to extend beyond initial 30-day timeframe

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Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".

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Australia reassures Asian allies as US trade wars heat

US tariff hikes that could have a significant impact on Southeast Asian economies will be in focus as the foreign minister jets to a major regional summit.

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Affinity group to install CCTV at all its childcare centres – as it happened

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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.

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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.

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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 Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

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’

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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

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