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Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads

The federal government has updated its travel advice for Lebanon, telling Australians not to travel to the country as tensions in the Middle East escalate.

AAP

Detained Australian journalist released by China

Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.

AAP

Mexico's former foreign minister threatens to leave party over candidate selection process

Mexico’s former Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard says that he will wait to see how the ruling party of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador handles his call to nullify its recently completed presidential candidate selection process, but warned that if not satisfied he will leave the party

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Are we alone in the universe? 4 essential reads on potential contact with aliens

The House subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs met in July 2023 to discuss affairs so foreign that they may not even be of this world. During the meeting, several military officers testified that unidentified anomalous phenomena – the government’s name for UFOs – pose a threat…

The Conversation

Foreign affairs marathon brings relief to PM's domestic woes

Visits from the Aussie PM and US Secretary of State are giving Chris Hipkins an opportunity to talk about anything other than ministerial resignations, caucus leaking and wealth tax tantrums.

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Ministers failing to grapple with Wagner Group threat, MPs warn

The UK is underestimating the danger posed by the Wagner Group, a highly critical report from the Foreign Affairs Committee has warned.

The Independent UK

Israeli president walks congressional tightrope as support frays

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will have his work cut out for him when he addresses Congress on Wednesday in a speech seen as an attempt at salvaging the decadeslong bipartisan tradition of staunch support for Israel that in recent years has shown signs of weakening.

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Did US deviate from usual sanctions after China balloon incursion? GOP chairman subpoenas documents

The House Foreign Affairs chairman has subpoenaed the State Department for classified documents that could indicate whether the U.S. deviated from its plans for sanctioning China after a Chinese surveillance balloon crossed over sensitive military sites across North America

The Independent UK

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

AAP

Democratic backsliding, counter to China: How US media looked at Modi’s visit

Amid prime minister Narendra Modi’s four-day state visit to the US, most of the western media was riveted on his journey from being prohibited from visiting the country for almost 10 years for “severe violations of religious freedom” to US president Joe Biden rolling out the red carpet for him…

Newslaundry

Modi's speech draws mixed lawmaker response amid rights concerns - Roll Call

Prime Minister Modi drew strong applause from lawmakers when he spoke of close U.S.-Indian ties, but otherwise had a mixed reception.

Roll Call

Myanmar talks to go ahead

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.

Bangkok Post

Omar elevated to No. 2 slot among House Budget Democrats - Roll Call

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was booted off the House Foreign Affairs Committee earlier this year, won a consolation prize Wednesday.

Roll Call

NZ pushed to take stronger stance on Iran

Diplomacy should give way to sanctions against Iran's regime, Iranian Kiwis say as New Zealand holds off on designating the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist entity.

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Mexico's foreign minister plans to step down to pursue presidential bid

Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will resign his position next week to dedicate himself to seeking the nomination of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party for next year’s presidential election

Roll Call

Removed from Foreign Affairs, Omar amplifies her voice - Roll Call

Rep. Ilhan Omar, removed from the Foreign Affairs panel by House Republicans early this year, has amplified her message since.

Newsroom.co.nz

'Pacific aspiration is not an appendage': Mahuta pushes Pacific-Asia ties in Korea

As Asian interest in the Pacific ramps up, the foreign minister says a South Korea summit is a chance for NZ to reiterate the importance of the Pacific voice in geopolitical discussions.

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Mahuta avoids Aukus: 'Independence should not be confused with isolation'

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta's latest foreign policy speech was light on truly new diplomatic insights, but did give a sense of the pressure being felt by the Government around Aukus discussions

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Sudan: Defence Forces continue evacuation of 150 Irish citizens from war-torn nation's capital

Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin, confirmed today that 50 people have already been moved to the safer small country of Djibouti, away from the main fighting

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philippines, China Commit to Working on Resolving Differences

The Philippines and China pledged on Saturday to work together to resolve their maritime differences in the South China Sea, where the two have competing claims, and to deepen bilateral ties. Talks between the countries' foreign ministers mark the latest in a series of high-level meetings of the Philippines with…

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NZ pushes China on lethal aid concerns over Ukraine war

Nanaia Mahuta expresses concerns about Beijing sending arms to Moscow, but receives no 'overt' assurances that the Chinese government will not provide lethal support.

Radio France Internationale

Macron promises more money, more jobs to sell reforms to French diplomats

President Emmanuel Macron met staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, promising a bigger budget and major hiring spree in an effort to allay fears about the reform of France's vast diplomatic corps.

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Aukus alliance 'won't shut out NZ' - US official

A senior American official offers reassurances, while a Kiwi expert warns we may be left on the sidelines.

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Racist and sexist attacks won't drive Mahuta out of politics

Nanaia Mahuta says she became a “lightning rod" for detractors of Three Waters. She sat down with political editor Jo Moir to explain why she will always speak out against racist and sexist attacks she is subject to.

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Govt's new climate funding plan for Pacific

New Zealand is set to give some Pacific partners greater control over climate aid in a new, 'high-trust' model.

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