Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
When US President Donald Trump last came to Canada for a G7 summit, the enduring image was of him seated with his arms folded defiantly as then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
The prime minister has met with his outspoken Canadian counterpart as both prepare for highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump. Mr Albanese’s discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was…
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has joined calls for Israel and Iran to de-escalate their bombing campaigns, amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate even more. Israel and Iran began trading missile…
‘Deeply concerned’: Australia urges calm in Middle East
Australia will continue to press the case for a de-escalation of a tit-for-tat bombing campaign between Iran and Israel amid fears of an escalation of the conflict, the acting prime…
Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal
A US review of a deal to provide Australia with nuclear submarines is routine, the defence minister says, despite calls for a backup plan in case the Trump administration scraps…
PM arrives in Canada ahead of Trump tariff sit down
The prime minister will soon begin running a diplomatic gauntlet that will end with a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump, after landing in Canada. Anthony Albanese was greeted by local…
Airport city to take off with major budget boost
A major “airport city” development that’s been plagued by delays will get a near-billion-dollar funding injection in a bid to help the project take off. The aerotropolis precinct near the…
Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change
How Reserve Bank board members vote on interest rate decisions is set to become public knowledge, with the bank and the federal government positively disposed to implementing the transparency-boosting reform.…
Trump tariff talk to dominate PM’s Canadian sit-down
Tariffs will be top of mind for the prime minister and his Canadian counterpart as the two meet ahead of Anthony Albanese’s highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump. Mr Albanese…
Vietnam-US trade talks advance but issues ‘unresolved’
Vietnam and the United States have made progress during a third round of trade negotiations last week but critical issues remain unresolved, requiring further analysis and continued dialogue, Vietnam’s trade…