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Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills at least 6 in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country

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Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally

Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.

AAP

Staying put, some Aussies resist calls to flee Lebanon

Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life.

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Australia financially assisting some citizens to leave Lebanon as Israel launches ground incursion

It is thought there are 15,000 Australians in Lebanon, and plans for an emergency evacuation have been in place for months

The Guardian - AU

Police allegedly pepper-sprayed 13-year-old at Sydney rally, legal observers say – as it happened

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Protests across Australia as Penny Wong despairs ‘continued retribution’ in Middle East

Local Jewish and Palestinian groups are preparing to mark one year since the October 7 attacks

The Guardian - AU

AFP seize 48kg of cocaine and methamphetamine at Sydney airport – as it happened

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Palestinian recognition the 'momentum towards peace'

Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.

AAP

'Israel must comply': Wong's fresh warning in UN speech

No state should pretend the rules of war don't apply to them, Australia's foreign minister will tell the United Nations General Assembly.

AAP

‘Clear timeline’ for Palestinian statehood needed: Penny Wong escalates language in UN speech

Penny Wong says she shares frustration of ‘great majority of countries’ about a lack of progress to recognise a Palestinian state

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Penny Wong says ‘war has rules’; Mona’s Ladies Lounge wins appeal; and the joy of a schooner

Foreign minister emphasises urgent need for ‘de-escalation’ and ‘dialogue’ to UN security council in New York

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel launches more strikes in Lebanon – as it happened

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Israel ‘needs to listen’ to international community, Albanese says as Wong calls for Lebanon and Gaza ceasefires

Anthony Albanese urges Benjamin Netanyahu to ‘listen to the international community’ as Penny Wong addresses New York gathering

The Guardian - AU

Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan

Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.

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The Guardian - AU

ADF may assist Australians in Lebanon but government warns it can’t help everyone flee

Defence force personnel already deployed to the Middle East may be called on to help in an evacuation operation

AAP

Australia spearheads action against Taliban violations

The first step to formally put the Taliban on notice over grave violations against women has been issued ahead of more serious action in the world's top court.

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Treasurer's rare trade trip recipe for Chinese success

Jim Chalmers is using a two-day visit to China to boost trade ties, as the foreign minister moves to ease diplomatic tensions.

The Guardian - AU

‘People feel helpless’: Lebanese Australians watch Israel’s bombardment in horror

Penny Wong says ‘Lebanon cannot become the next Gaza’ but Lebanese Australians condemn ‘inaction’ over Middle East war

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Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have met to discuss remaining trade impediments and security concerns straining the relationship.

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Lebanon 'can't become Gaza' as Australians told to exit

Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Israel and Hezbollah to stop a destructive cycle of attacks.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Wong alarmed by Middle East ‘escalation’; RBA holds cash rate; and Dorset ‘Stonehenge’ discovered

Foreign affairs minister says 2024 is on track to be the deadliest year on record for aid workers

The Guardian - AU

Dutton ‘diminishes’ Australia on world stage by vowing to abolish First Nations ambassador, Wong says

It comes as the opposition leader says Gooreng Gooreng man Justin Mohamed is being flown around the world ‘doing I don’t know what’

AAP

Australia defends Afghan women after brutal crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed Australia's solidarity with Afghan women after the brutal Taliban regime banned them from speaking in public.

AAP

We can't evacuate everyone, Australians in Lebanon told

Australians in Lebanon have been warned of dire consequences if they don't leave as the foreign minister says it's impossible to evacuate everyone.

The Guardian - AU

Frankcom’s family back push to protect aid workers as Wong alarmed by ‘escalation’ in Middle East

Foreign minister announces new working group ‘for the protection of humanitarian personnel’ and renews calls for Australians to leave Lebanon

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