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Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia has focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship including shared giant pandas and a rebounding wine trade after he urged both countries to shelve their differences

The Independent UK

‘Twists and turns’ in Australia-China ties are over, Li Qiang says – but Penny Wong highlights tensions

Coalition blunders have left countries locked in ‘permanent contest’ over Pacific, minister says

The Guardian - AU

China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties

China's premier has announced new pair of pandas will replace the much loved but childless couple at Adelaide Zoo, as Penny Wong pushes back on diplomacy.

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Chinese Premier Li Urges 'Shelving Differences' With Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called Saturday for "shelving differences" with Australia as he embarked on a four-day trip dangling the promise of expanded trade despite their geopolitical rivalry.

International Business Times

Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is one of 93 countries that have signed a statement of support for the International Criminal Court.

AAP

Australia 'gravely concerned' at Israel-Gaza war crimes

An inquiry into the Israel-Hamas war that found both sides have committed war crimes has been branded "gravely concerning" by Australia.

AAP

PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid

The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.

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Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

AAP

Queensland premier says ‘no update’ on anti-discrimination reforms – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

AAP

Wong makes dash to Solomons to rebuild Pacific 'family'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is the second senior Albanese minister to make a dash for the Solomon Islands in a bid to improve the relationship.

AAP

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.

AAP

‘Reckless’: Penny Wong condemns Peter Dutton’s threats to cut ties with International Criminal Court

Foreign minister also accuses the Greens of involvement in ‘violent and aggressive protests’ in Senate estimates

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: Biden only published partial version of Gaza ceasefire proposal, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israel’s PM says US president only published some of the detail in his plan to wind down war in Gaza and says return of hostages key to any discussions

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Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks

NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition.

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Focus on 'human catastrophe' of Gaza war, not politics

The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.

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Rallies decry Rafah offensive as police probe vandalism

More pro-Palestine rallies are expected in Sydney and Melbourne after MPs' offices and a US consulate were vandalised, prompting police to investigate.

The Guardian - AU

Matt Canavan claims Trump convictions a ‘political witch hunt’ as Greens declare Republican ‘unfit to be president’

Anthony Albanese refuses to comment on Trump guilty verdict as minor parties condemn or celebrate result

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Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.

AAP

Concern for Australian activist sentenced in Hong Kong

The Australian government and opposition have expressed concerns about the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Chinese security law.

Al Jazeera

China lifts ban on Australian beef exporters in the latest sign of thaw

Move follows lifting of restrictions on imports of Australian wine, coal, timber and barley.

The Guardian - AU

Australia must use sanctions to hold Israel accountable for conduct in Gaza, MSF chief says

Israel pursuing a policy of ‘deliberate deprivation’ and taking ‘disproportionate’ military action against Palestinians in Gaza, Dr Christos Christousays

AAP

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Concerns have been raised about the risk of escalation from China's military drills around Taiwan after the inauguration of a democratically-elected president.

AAP

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.

AAP

More humanitarian aid boost to war-torn Syria

The Australian government will provide an extra $10 million in aid to United Nations organisations in Syria as part of humanitarian relief efforts.

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