The Latest Breaking News from The Department of Foreign Affairs

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

AAP · May 27

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer

Consular officials told son of unconscious, critically ill man they could not discuss the situation for ‘privacy’ reasons

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

Priest caught up in NI school protest declined Irish Government’s offer of flat

Father Aidan Troy received multiple loyalist death threats in January 2003 over his role in the Holy Cross dispute in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

The absence of an Israeli embassy in Dublin was a source of concern for Ireland’s small Jewish population at the time.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Travellers warned to avoid Bangladesh as unrest spreads

Political unrest in Bangladesh has heightened the risk to travellers who are now being told to avoid visiting the troubled South Asian nation.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Senator calls for consequences for public servants who signed an open letter

Staff who signed the letter say they 'won't be intimidated'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2024

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Shoal Amid China Tensions

Philippine government successfully delivers supplies to disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, marking a milestone in regional tensions.

Top News · Jul 27, 2024

The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes

Philippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

Two Australians found murdered in Philippines hotel

The bodies of two Australians and a Filipina have been discovered in a hotel room with their hands and feet bound at a popular resort city in the Philippines.

AAP · Jul 11, 2024