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Uyghurs urge Albanese government not to ignore human rights amid diplomatic thaw with China

Prisons in Xinjiang region ‘are not re-education centres … these are death camps’, says delegate

The Guardian - AU

Coalition calls for sanctions on Chinese officials over Uyghur human rights abuses in Xinjiang

The president of the World Uyghur Congress says he appreciates Australia's work to increase pressure on China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, but worries Australia will soften its stance as it tries to slowly rebuild ties with Beijing.

ABC News

Uyghurs urge sanctions from Australia

Australia must keep human rights at the centre of its relationship reset with China, the Uyghur community says, as pressure mounts over the forced detentions.

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Japanese ambassador takes ‘highly unusual’ campaign against Queensland coal royalty hike to mining forum

Shingo Yamagami emerges as strident critic of Palaszczuk government’s tiered rate aimed at cashing in on record prices

The Guardian - AU

Solomons quake smashes Australian building

The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are safe.

AAP

To see Albanese’s diplomatic dance through Asia is to watch hope at war with danger

Anthony Albanese’s first summit season as Australian prime minister took place in dangerous times, but began and ended with hopeful signs. Katharine Murphy was with him for crucial meetings at Asean and the G20

The Guardian - AU

Flight MH17: Russia refuses to hand over convicted mass murderers

Three men convicted of murder for their role in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine remain on the run.

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Penny Wong accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘harbouring murderers’ after MH17 verdict

Australian foreign minister says Dutch court that found two Russians and one Ukrainian guilty of downing flight delivered ‘the truth’

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Justice delivered after MH17 verdict: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says justice has been delivered after three men were found guilty of murder over the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine.

AAP

Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

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‘A remarkable man’: Anthony Albanese confirms release of Sean Turnell from Myanmar jail

The prime minister pays tribute to foreign minister Penny Wong for diplomacy that led to freeing of Australian economist after 650 days

The Guardian - AU

Australia welcomes reports that Myanmar releases Sean Turnell

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed on Thursday reports of Myanmar's release of economist Sean Turnell, but made no further comment.

Reuters

Australia concerned over Poland strikes

Reports of stray Russian missiles killing two people in Poland are deeply concerning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

AAP

Australia has to accept Chinese power. But Albanese shows he can ride the tiger

While the PM has already chosen sides in the superpower fight, his diplomatic coup in meeting Xi means he can start building mutual respect with Beijing

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Paul Bongiorno: Albanese treads a fine line at home and abroad on China

Anthony Albanese has confirmed that he has secured a one-on-one meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in Indonesia.

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Albanese is making up with China by doing just the opposite of what everyone predicted

This casual encounter, but especially one followed by a formal meeting between Albanese and Xi, will substantially improve ties with China.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong flags cooperation on climate change as Australia tries to reboot relationship with China

Minister also reiterates Australia’s expectation that China use its influence with Vladimir Putin to end Russian invasion of Ukraine

AAP

Wong outlines plans on China relations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.

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Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns

There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Cambodia ahead of ASEAN and East Asia Summits

The prime minister touches down in Phnom Penh ahead of crucial talks with South-East Asian leaders likely to be dominated by China's aggression in the region and the effects of the war in Ukraine.

The New Daily

Plenty of action behind the scenes for ‘boring’ Albanese government

Mr Albanese said he was trying to “take politics off the front pages”.

ABC News

Fiji's top cop and public prosecutor clash over decision to drop charges against opposition MP ahead of election

An extraordinary stoush has erupts between Fiji's police commissioner and director of public prosecutions (DPP), just weeks out from the country's national election.

The Guardian - AU

Calls for Australia to recognise state of Palestine intensify as Penny Wong refuses to commit to timeline

Penny Wong says decisions on recognising the state of Palestine are a ‘matter for government’ despite prior resolution from Labor national conferences

AAP

Afghan support visas to be reviewed

Intelligence specialist Dr Vivienne Thom will lead a review into Australia's program that supports Afghans who have helped its soldiers during the war.

AAP

Myanmar humanitarian visas prioritised

The federal government is moving humanitarian visa applications from Myanmar citizens in Australia to the top of the queue.

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