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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.

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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

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.

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Israel criticises Labor’s decision to drop recognition of West Jerusalem as capital

PM Yair Lapid says he’s ‘deeply disappointed’ in the ‘hasty’ foreign policy shift and has summoned Australia’s ambassador to explain

The Guardian - AU

'Why are you so afraid of talking'? ACT Iranians plead against turning blind eye

The local community wants to see a stronger response by Australian politicians against Iran's regime following the death of Mahsa Amini.

The Canberra Times

Australia's presence in Moscow at stake as Ukraine urges government to eject Russian diplomats

The Albanese government is considering expelling staff at the Russian embassy in Canberra over the Kremlin's recent atrocities in Ukraine, mulling what that would mean for Australia's remaining diplomats overseas.

ABC News

Q+A guest labels Iranian government a 'terrorist group' as other tells of brutality of its morality police

Iran's morality police have blood on their hands and their actions have led to widespread protests, but Q+A audience member Sara Bakhshi details exactly what she escaped from during her first interaction with them at the age of just 12 years.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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".

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Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one's interests

India’s External Affairs minister says Russia’s war on Ukraine “does not serve the interests of anybody.”

The Hindu

Held talks on Ukraine, its repercussions in Indo-Pacific region: EAM Jaishankar in Australia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Canberra on Monday where he will hold talks with the top leadership of Australia

AAP

Penny Wong brushes curly question on India

The foreign minister has brushed off a curly question about India's defence ties to Russia during a joint press conference at Parliament House.

ABC News

Women in Iran are united to spread revolution. I know what it's like to be one of them

With their hands linked together, Iranian women of every age and background have taken to the streets and online to spread revolution.

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Collaery urges govt to lead 'breakout solution' for 'prisoner of conscience' Assange

Prominent lawyer Bernard Collaery issued a challenge to the Albanese government to free the WikiLeaks founder.

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The Human Rights Commission Will Investigate Pauline Hanson’s Racist Tweet To Mehreen Faruqi

Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination complaint against Pauline Hanson's tweet has been accepted by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

The Conversation

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming to Australia. What should we expect from his visit?

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will arrive in Australia on October 6 for talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What should we expect from his visit?

AAP

Wong slams North Korean missile test

North Korea's latest test missile that overflew Japan has been condemned as "reckless and unacceptable" by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.

AAP

Russian ambassador sends nuclear warning

The Australian government is backing Ukraine's claims of genocide against its citizens and is considering expelling the Russian ambassador.

Reuters

Australia expands sanctions against Russians

Australia on Sunday imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 28 Russian-appointed separatists, ministers and senior officials after President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of four regions of Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Current cybersecurity laws ‘absolutely useless’, Clare O’Neil says – as it happened

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