This Month
Security a major focus as Albanese, G7 confront a turbulent world
Security deals are among the first order of business as world leaders, including Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese, gather for the G7.
‘This is insane’: Israel envoy defends airstrikes against Iran
Ambassador Amir Maimon says a deal for Israel to stop targeting Iran’s nuclear program hinges on Tehran agreeing to give up its weapons ambitions.
Israel and Iran trade deadly blows, leaving world and markets on edge
The Middle East nations are ignoring international calls for de-escalation, sending shockwaves through financial markets amid fears of an oil price surge.
PM plays down AUKUS review but puffs up defence
The federal government will seek to reassure the US of its commitment to defence spending and has not ruled out bringing some projects forward.
Trump’s review may not be the biggest threat to AUKUS
Defence insiders are alarmed that Australia isn’t moving fast enough on its end of the deal with Washington.
Middle East on edge after Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened “severe punishment” for Israel as Australians are warned not to travel to Israel.
Here comes Trump’s AUKUS shakedown
The president’s America First agenda means someone has to pay – in this case it could be Australian taxpayers.
Australian firms cash in on Europe’s security crisis
Europe and the UK are spending billions of dollars to rapidly re-arm because of the Ukraine war and demands from Donald Trump.
Taylor widens divide on defence, as Albanese rebuffs $40b US demand
The Coalition has recommitted to boosting defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP, even as the PM pushes back on the Trump administration’s demands of a big boost.
Despite Trump’s chaos, Hegseth spoke an uncomfortable truth on defence
Australia’s defence spending choices are being distorted by the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
‘Unjustified’: Farrell lashes Trump’s steel tariff call
The trade minister has criticised Washington’s doubling of levies on Australian steel and aluminium exports as an unfriendly act.
May
‘Grim’ risk of nuclear arms race as US presses for defence budget boost
Defence Minister Richard Marles will tell a top security forum an updated arms control regime is needed to prevent war.
Four Nation: Pauline Hanson pulls off Senate stunner
The One Nation leader is planning to run again for the Senate as 73-year-old as her party grows its parliamentary numbers.
No relief for Australian steel exporters in US court ruling
Australian-made steel and aluminium products and car parts have been slugged with a 25 per cent tariff rate in the US that remains in place.
Sussan Ley lays down the law to rivals
The opposition leader has marginalised her political rivals as she focuses on winning the economic narrative.
Israel’s president urges Albanese to visit amid tensions
The PM has strongly rebuked Israel for blockading the delivery of food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Toll, super funds join suitors for Chinese-owned Darwin Port
The logistics powerhouse would add an Australian flavour to a bid by an American private equity fund for the controversial asset.
Labor’s pro-Israel group warns Albanese against recognising Palestine
Party group tells prime minister that such a move would be seen as a reward for terrorist group Hamas.
Chinese envoy slams ‘ethically questionable’ takeover of Darwin Port
Beijing’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says Chinese port owner Landbridge shouldn’t be punished by having its lease ended on security grounds.
PM slams Gaza blockade ‘outrage’ amid calls to recognise Palestine
Anthony Albanese says the Netanyahu government’s reasons for denying food and aid supplies to starving Gazans are “completely untenable”.