‘I don’t know’: Albo riled by China question
Anthony Albanese has shot back zesty responses to questions about comments made by China’s ambassador.
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Labor’s high stakes trip amid Trump turmoil
Australia’s chief diplomat is going to Washington amid concerns about Anthony Albanese’s handling of the US alliance.
‘Growing’: Chilling detail in terror listing
An online collective of white supremacists is trying to recruit a specific group of Australians.
Hint on defence spending budget
A senior minister has hinted the Albanese government could budge on the Trump administration’s call to hike defence spending.
Minister grilled on big Iran nuclear question
The minister in charge of the country’s national security has been grilled on how effective US strikes were on Iran’s nuclear program.
‘Dedicated to evil’: Horror find in Australia
Australia has taken major action against an online collective of neo-Nazis amid a spike in antisemitism.
Trump warning to Albo amid new tariff risk
With still no face-to-face, tariff carve out or AUKUS guarantee, Anthony Albanese has been given a fresh warning about Donald Trump.
White House takes shot at Albo on key issue
The White House has taken a thinly veiled shot at Australia on a key issue, straining Washington’s relationship with Canberra.
One-third of entire nation flees to Australia
Thousands of citizens from a tropical paradise are scurrying to Australia due to a crisis that has left them with “not much of a future.
Push for defence spend spike after NATO vote
Labor faces mounting pressure to boost Australia’s defence budget after a major development overseas.
Australia adds 44 to Russian naughty list
Australia is turning up the heat on Russia, targeting key players in the country’s “war economy” and deploying defence personnel to Europe.
‘Difficult’: Update for stranded Aussies
A second round of Australians fleeing Israel have been evacuated out of Tel Aviv while questions remain over citizens stranded in Iran.
‘Not on the agenda’: Big Trump admission
A big question mark remains over when Australia’s leaders will meet with Donald Trump after a key admission from the Deputy Prime Minister.
‘Pretty clear:’ Albo responds to Trump F-bomb
Anthony Albanese has responded to Donald Trump’s F-bomb after both Israel and Iran violated the US-brokered ceasefire.
Albo to visit Beijing before Washington
Anthony Albanese will likely meet with the president of Australia’s top regional foe before Donald Trump.
ADF steps up in dramatic Israel evacuation
ADF personnel and diplomats have evacuated more than 100 Australians from Israel as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
‘We don’t need more Uber drivers’: NZ erupts
New Zealand has declared the country does not “need more Uber drivers or chefs, as if we’re going to eat our way to wealth like Hansel and Gretel”.
Big Donald Trump question unanswered
Anthony Albanese’s deputy remained tight-lipped on whether he will meet Donald Trump ahead of a major summit this week.
Wong pushes AUKUS in key call
Australia’s top diplomat has made the case for AUKUS directly with her US counterpart as it remains unclear when Anthony Albanese will meet Donald Trump.
Albo’s second shot at Trump meeting axed
It remains unclear when Anthony Albanese will meet Donald Trump, with the Prime Minister no longer expected to attend the NATO summit.
Worries for Aussies as Trump plans war
The number of Australians trying to flee Israel and Iran has surged as Donald Trump “privately” green lights “attack plan”.
NZ’s furious act towards tiny island nation
New Zealand has taken a drastic step towards one of its close partners amid a row with the self-governing nation of 17,000 people.
Aussies in Tehran told to ‘shelter in place’
The Australian government is working on plans to try to help more than 1200 Aussies stranded in Iran and Israel as the conflict escalates.
China warships question Labor won’t answer
The country’s defence minister has held back on a key question about what Chinese warships were doing when they circumnavigated Australia this year.
Albo keeps mum on big China question
Anthony Albanese has given a murky answer to a key question on the “imminent” threat posed by China.
Major update for Aussies trapped in strike zone
Hundreds of Australians are trying to flee Israel and Iran as all-out war looms between the long-time foes.
‘Alarm bells’: Plea for AUKUS back-up
Barnaby Joyce is calling for a “contingency plan” amid fears the US is abandoning the centrepiece of Australia’s 21st century defence strategy.
Albo’s $20bn boon ahead of Trump meet
As Anthony Albanese is going into his first face-to-face with Donald Trump with a $20bn card up his sleeve.
Minister grilled on defence amid China ‘threat’
Australia’s closest allies are boosting their defence budgets, but Canberra is bucking the trend despite warnings about a nuclear-armed rival in the region.
‘Dire consequences’: Warning on Middle East
Australia’s top diplomat is warning of “dire consequences” as Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes.
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