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Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Trump rounds on Rudd, Wong’s frank China talks, young people less happy

Former US president says Australia’s ambassador to the US ‘won’t be there long’ should Trump win the 2024 presidential race

The Guardian - AU

Panda delight as top China diplomat bears good news

One of Australia's most popular zoological attractions is sticking around with China set to extend its panda lease program at Adelaide Zoo.

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Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

AAP

Australia Hosts China FM, Sees 'Stability' In Ties

China and Australia claimed to have stabilised long-strained relations after talks in Canberra on Wednesday, despite tensions over a high-profile prisoner, trade and China's crackdowns in Hong Kong and elsewhere remaining evident.

International Business Times

Australians ‘shocked’ at death sentence imposed on Yang Hengjun, Penny Wong tells Chinese counterpart

Foreign affairs minister says she raised concerns about China’s human rights record during meeting with Wang Yi, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong

The Guardian - AU

Dutton claims PM ‘misrepresented’ earlier comments about Rudd’s performance as US ambassador – as it happened

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'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

AAP

Australia will bring home surveillance aircraft supporting Ukraine within weeks

The RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was deployed to monitor threats to assistance from Russia, but Australia says withdrawal does not mean it is scaling back support

The Guardian - AU

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

AAP

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

AAP

Paul Keating says The Australian should be ‘contemptuously ignored’ ahead of Wang Yi meeting

Former Labor prime minister hit back at criticism of his plans to meet with China’s visiting foreign minister

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Keating defends Wang Yi meeting; NT police mock certificates revealed; and teaching kids a life lesson

Former prime minister stands by plans to meet with China’s foreign minister

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong weds long-time partner in 'special day'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she and her wife were delighted so many could share their special day after tying the knot.

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The Guardian - AU

US submarine news may have left Aukus backers with a sinking feeling – but Labor insists on making ‘plan A work’

The revelation that production is already running behind comes as China’s foreign minister heads to Canberra for talks in which the security pact is certain to be raised

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Australia to unfreeze UNRWA funding as Israel attacks Gaza aid seekers

Australia to restore $6m in funding to embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees and pledges additional Gaza aid.

Caixin Global

China’s Foreign Minister Heads to Australia Next Week

During the five-day visit, Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will hold the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia unfreezes UN agency funding; aged care workers celebrate pay rise; and the world’s heaviest blueberry

Foreign minister Penny Wong announces UNRWA funding to be reinstated amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

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The Guardian - AU

Australia reinstates funding to Unrwa to provide aid in Gaza

Friday’s decision to ‘unpause’ $6m in funding to Unrwa follows similar moves by Canada and Sweden

AAP

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.

AAP

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.

AAP

Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.

The Guardian - AU

Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Australia locked in hours after Beijing signals wine tariff lift

Canberra expected to push for removal of remaining trade impediments after Wang Yi arrives next week

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s foreign minister warns Israel will continue to lose support unless it ‘changes course’

Penny Wong says ‘the world is horrified’ at the loss of innocent civilian lives and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

AAP

Israel 'will lose war support' if innocent deaths mount

Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.

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