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Australia reverses recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says government ‘regrets’ decision made by previous administration.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2022

Australia reverses decision to recognise west Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia on Tuesday reversed a decision of the previous government to recognise west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying the status of the city should be resolved through peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022

Former premier Bracks appointed gas envoy

Steve Bracks has been named Australia's special representative for the Greater Sunrise gas project in the Timor Sea.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

20 years after Bali bombings, 'the ache does not dim'

People affected by the 2002 Bali bombings gathered on the Indonesian resort island to commemorate 20 years since the blasts that killed 202 people

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Bali bombing victims remembered at parliament and local memorials

Anthony Albanese joins Australians in remembering the victims of the Bali bombings on the 20th anniversary of the explosions that claimed 202 lives.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Keep Aust-China communication open: India

India's top diplomat has encouraged Australia and China to keep lines of communication open as Canberra's relationship with Beijing begins to thaw.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

India-Australia defence ties contributed significantly to free, open Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

The United States, India and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

India signals its will to broaden ties with Australia in meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says the expanding contact between top brass in both countries showed India viewed Australia as a "serious, professional and comfortable partner".

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022

Ukraine conflict does not serve interests of anybody: EAM Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar also declined to predict India's vote in advance on the upcoming draft resolution against Russia in the U.N General Assembly

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022

Australia blasts 'disturbing' Iran arrests

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says reports Iranian authorities have continued to be overly forceful dealing with nation-wide protests are "disturbing".

AAP · Oct 10, 2022