Australia as Bangladesh vow to boost trade as foreign ministers meet in Dhaka Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her country will continue to work to expand trade relations with Bangladesh The Independent UK · May 21, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen, Nicolas Schmit, Anders Vistisen and Sandro Gozi debate economy – as it happened European leaders participate in debate hosted by Bruegel and the Financial Times The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
Afternoon Update: New Caledonia evacuation flights confirmed; Sam Kerr to miss Olympics; and the world’s most expensive feather Penny Wong confirms Australia received clearance for two flights after international airport was shut down The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Australia and New Zealand send rescue planes to bring back nationals from New Caledonia The Australian and New Zealand governments announced Tuesday they were sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia. France 24 · May 21, 2024
Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest The Australian and New Zealand governments say they are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia The Independent UK · May 21, 2024
Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island. AAP · May 21, 2024
Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation. AAP · May 20, 2024
Evacuation flights unable to reach tourists stranded in New Caledonia amid unrest Hundreds of Australian and New Zealand travellers are stuck in the French Pacific territory where protests and violence are preventing access to the airport The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
ADF 'ready to fly' as death toll rises in New Caledonia Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is working to get Australians out of New Caledonia as the death toll from the civil unrest rises to six. AAP · May 19, 2024
'A no man's land': Aussie stuck in New Caledonia unrest A Brisbane woman who says New Caledonia resembles a war zone as food runs out is begging the government to help her and other Australians come home. AAP · May 18, 2024
Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions on entities associated with North Korea's illegal export of arms to Russia. AAP · May 16, 2024
Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict Iran's defence minister and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy are among five people and three entities hit with new Australian sanctions. AAP · May 13, 2024
Libs double down on Israel-Palestine after UN vote The Liberals have reaffirmed recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as a rift widens between the opposition and government on a usually bipartisan issue. AAP · May 13, 2024
Chalmers signals inflation focus in budget – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024
AAP · May 10, 2024 Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas Australia and other nations have supported a UN resolution to give more rights to Palestine as the foreign minister said Hamas had no place in a future state.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024 Australia’s support for UN resolution on Palestinian membership ‘not recognition of statehood’ Penny Wong reiterates support for eventual two-state solution after watered-down resolution passed by general assembly
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024 Greens senator applies for court case against One Nation leader to be re-opened – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
AAP · May 8, 2024 Australia guarantees Tuvalu's security in $110m pact A historic agreement between Tuvalu and Australia will provide a security guarantee for the Pacific island nation at the behest of the new prime minister.
AAP · May 8, 2024 Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah Australia's foreign minister has urged Israel to cancel its ground invasion of Rafah, amid concerns of devastating impacts on Palestinian civilians.
AAP · May 7, 2024 Foreign minister Wong to lead bipartisan trip to Tuvalu In a show of deep commitment to the Pacific region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead a bipartisan visit to Tuvalu.
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2024 Penny Wong and Palestinian PM discuss recognition of statehood – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2024 Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood
AAP · May 5, 2024 New flight route between Australia and Palau A new flight route will begin operating this month between Australia and Micronesian nation Palau in a bid to boost trade and tourism.
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024 Germany accuses Russia of ‘intolerable’ cyberattack, warns of consequences Foreign Minister Baerbock says group of hackers called APT28 is steered by Russia’s military intelligence service.
France 24 · May 3, 2024 Germany's FM says Russia will face consequences for 'intolerable' cyberattack Germany's top diplomat on Friday said Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberattack, as NATO and European Union member countries said they will not let Russia’s “malicious" behavior in cyberspace go unanswered.