Super fund link to Saudi weapons
A super fund is under pressure to dump its shareholding in a firm said to be exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Affairs
Brexit threatens export quotas
The Coalition is warning farmers of the dangers of a “no deal” Brexit and may demand compensation from the EU and Britain.
Our poor image ‘self-inflicted’
Overseas nations have low opinion of Australian culture, intellect — and it’s our own fault, Andrew Forrest says.
Peters tries to justify Muslim criticism
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has been forced to defend his past history of conflating the Islamic religion.
Gallipoli safe for tourists: Erdogan
Australia has received assurances from Turkish officials that attendees of Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be welcome.
PM welcomes Turkey backdown
Scott Morrison says Turkey’s President toned down his views after the PM took him on over “offensive” threats to Australians.
PM invokes Ataturk’s peace vow
Scott Morrison has invoked the spirit of reconciliation of Turkey’s first president and modern-day founder, Mustafa Kemal.
‘Diggers fought this extremism’
The head of the RSL has labelled comments made by the Turkish President ‘the sort of hate and extremism’ Diggers fought.
Five Eyes to meet tech CEOs
Five Eyes officials to meet tech CEOs to discuss ways to stop illegal content on social media, following the Christchurch massacre.
No litigation over Aly ‘smear’
The PM slams Waleed Aly’s claims he once suggested using anti-Muslim sentiment for the Coalition’s advantage but he won’t sue.
One Nation in preference debate
Bill Shorten has vowed Labor will “always’’ put One Nation, Fraser Anning last, as the PM says there’ll be no deal with the minor party.
‘He will be nameless to me’
Jacinda Ardern has vowed never to utter the name of the Australian gunman charged with the terror attack that killed 50 people.
US investigates far-right threat
US House Judiciary Committee will launch hearings on the threat of white nationalism in the wake of the Christchurch massacre.
Jail transfer impasse frustrates NZ
Australian-born alleged terrorist Brenton Tarrant will almost certainly have to serve any sentence in New Zealand.
Anning faces Indonesia travel ban
Indonesia has strongly condemned the remarks made by Fraser Anning in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack.
G20 ‘must act’ on social evils
Scott Morrison will push the G20 for a global agreement to clamp down on social media platforms that are used to promote violence.
NZ moves on tougher gun laws
Christchurch terror: New Zealand’s gun laws will toughen, with PM Jacinda Ardern saying her cabinet has agreed to reform.
Kiwis thank ‘Aussie mates’
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Australia has noted the outpouring of solidarity from “across the ditch’’, saying the Christchurch attack represents neither nation.
‘He must face full force of law’
Scott Morrison speaks out against Senator Fraser Anning after he hit a teen who had egged him amid condemnation over his Muslim remarks.
Trump envoy’s shot at China
Incoming US ambassador Arthur B. Culvahouse says he hopes the White House considers Australia when nutting out trade deal with China.
US envoy to ‘translate Trump’
New US ambassador, Arthur B. Culvahouse, has a harder job than his predecessors in attempting to “translate Trump’’.
Labor’s $32m Pacific pledge
Penny Wong has flagged that Australia’s aid program would have a greater focus on human rights if Labor is elected.
China fuels Pacific ‘corruption’
One of the region’s most respected diplomats has warned Chinese investment is sparking resentment among local people.
Robb: China relations ‘turned to custard’
Andrew Robb, the minister who clinched Australia’s historic free trade agreement with China, says the relationship is in trouble.
ALP tells Jakarta of concerns on trade
Labor has warned the Indonesian government it might seek to delete clauses from the Australian-Indonesian trade deal.
Porter ‘wrong on all fronts’: Carr
Bob Carr has lashed out at Attorney-General Christian Porter over comments about him leaving the Australian-China Relations Institute.
A-G’s warning to foreign agents
Attorney-General Christian Porter said officials are ready to chase down foreign actors who chose not to disclose allegiances.
Nelson leads way on influence
Brendan Nelson has become the first former politician to register for a scheme designed to manage meddling in Australia’s politics.
‘Reckless ALP puts trade deals at risk’
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Labor’s refusal to fully support the Indonesian free-trade deal is “reckless”.
FTA ‘could be done pre-election’
David Littleproud says the Indonesia free trade deal could be ratified if Labor was prepared to support it as it currently stands.
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