Labour aiming to draw closer to Europe on foreign and security issues Party hopes to attend meetings of EU foreign affairs council should it win UK election The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Thailand prepares for Myanmar refugee influx Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2024
Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister Division over violence in Gaza could challenge Australia's power as a multicultural nation, an assistant minister has warned. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
Ten years on, Australia reflects on MH370 disappearance Questions about what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean 10 years ago, remain unanswered. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Australia's $50m aid commitment welcomed by Ukraine The prime minister's pledge of an additional $50 million in aid has been welcomed by Ukraine's ambassador on the anniversary of Russia's invasion. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
UN aid agency's importance noted after funding stripped Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the importance of the UN's humanitarian body in Palestine, days after Australia stripped its funding. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
Watch live: David Cameron questioned by foreign affairs committee for first time as foreign secretary Watch live as David Cameron faces questions from the Foreign Affairs committee for the first time in his new role as foreign secretary on Tuesday, 9 January. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
The Post-Neoliberalism Moment Anyone advocating neoliberal policies is now persona non grata in Washington, D.C. Reason · Jan 7, 2024
Australia and France strike defence pact on base access A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia. AAP · Dec 3, 2023
Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said he will be raising Emily’s case during a visit to Israel. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Rep. Joaquin Castro warns of GOP’s adversarial rhetoric around Latino immigrants Castro, the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, has made improving discussion of Latinos and Latino issues in politics a focus of his time in office. The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2023
What you missed on Senate estimates, day four The top stories out of the fourth day of Senate estimates. The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2023
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 · Oct 19, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 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
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 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.
Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 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
AAP · Jul 2, 2023 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.
Newslaundry · Jun 23, 2023 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…
Roll Call · Jun 22, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023 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.
Roll Call · Jun 7, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 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