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Penny Wong and Palestinian PM discuss recognition of statehood – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

France 24

Australian government weighs supporting Palestine to become full UN member as draft resolution revealed

Exclusive: Intense negotiations under way as Penny Wong backs two-state solution after meeting Germany’s Annalena Baerbock

The Guardian - AU

'Only path to peace': minister backs two-state solution

The only way out of the Middle East's cycle of violence is ultimately ensuring a two-state solution, Australia's foreign minister says.

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Afternoon Update: NSW preparing gendered violence reforms; concern for Perth brothers missing in Mexico; and is the US ready for the banned Bluey episode?

NSW deputy premier Prue Car says reforms will include ‘changes to the justice system’ and could involve specialist programs in schools

The Guardian - AU

Australia has laws to deal with foreign interference: Penny Wong

Australia will uphold its democratic values in the face of “foreign interference” said Foreign Minister Penny Wong in response to a question on reports that India had at one point in the recent past a “nest of spies” on Australian soil

The Hindu

Australia expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 as part of ‘nest of spies’, reports claim

Asio director general Mike Burgess had referred to expulsion of foreign operatives in 2021 speech but did not name country behind threat

The Guardian - AU

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

AAP

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Newcastle Herald

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.

AAP

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

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The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Iran’s state media says vessel ‘linked to Israel’ seized by Revolutionary Guards – as it happened

Israel has warned that Iran will bear consequences for any escalation in the region as ship boarded in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - AU

Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on Israel

Airline’s Perth-to-London flights will now stop over in Singapore to avoid Iranian airspace amid fears Tehran will strike Israel

AAP

'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton ‘dangerously’ conflates issues; lowest seven-day Covid death rate in two years; and a 45kg jackfruit

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties says Dutton’s comments ‘dangerously conflate unrelated issues, leading to misinformation’

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: OJ Simpson dies, locked up children miss schooling, Dutton’s office bill for Rinehart party trip

Queensland criticised over lack of schooling for child detainees; plus, thousands in taxpayer money used to cover opposition leader’s staff travel

AAP

Australia not alone in urging Palestine statehood: PM

The prime minister has dismissed "nasty negativity" in response to his government's comments on formal recognition of a Palestinian state.

AAP

'Enough is enough': PM Assange call as Biden gives hope

Signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have given renewed hope to his supporters.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test

Foreign minister clarifies Australian government has not made a decision on recognising Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - AU

What did Penny Wong say about recognising Palestinian statehood – and is Australia at odds with its allies?

In her ANU speech the foreign minister called for a two-state solution but gave no hint of when Australia might be prepared to recognise Palestine. ‘We’ve made no decision,’ she said

The Guardian - AU

Eric Abetz handed senior Tasmanian cabinet roles – as it happened

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Labor enabled spread of anti-Semitism: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of downplaying the scale of anti-Semitism in Australia while taking aim at migrants.

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