Senior Labor and Liberal MPs have united in their condemnation of Iran after the country launched a wave of missiles and armed drones towards Israel on early Sunday, a confrontation that threatens to push the Middle East to the brink of a regional war. Despite the escalation, the Albanese governmentContinue Reading
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Australia has pleaded with Canberra to “do more” to help hold the line and prevent conflict from spilling over further as Russia’s invasion enters its third year. Kyiv has called on Australia to significantly ramp up its military support, reopen its embassy in the Ukrainian capitalContinue Reading
The Prime Minister has announced a one-off payment for victims of the Far North Queensland floods and plans to visit the area this week. Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier Steven Miles toured the state disaster co-ordination centre in Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon, where they were updated with the latest informationContinue Reading
A large gathering of Australians celebrating the Hamas attack on Israel has been condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The crowd gathered outside of Lakemba station in Western Sydney on Sunday night, cheering on the surprise assault by the Palestinian Islamist militant group. The death toll has climbed to moreContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has condemned North Korea’s firing of a missile as leaders gather for the NATO summit in Lithuania, where the war in Ukraine and its affect on global security is the focus. Mr Albanese and the leaders Chris Hipkins of New Zealand, Fumio Kishida of Japan and Yoon SukContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has flagged Australia could walk away from trade deal talks with the European Union if more concessions aren’t made. The Prime Minister is this week in Europe for the NATO summit in Lithuania, but he will also have bilateral meetings with other leaders where the EU trade dealContinue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the NATO summit in Lithuania in July after previously indicating he would not be making the trip. The annual leaders summit will be held on July 11 and 12 in Vilnius, where ongoing support for Ukraine’s war against Russia is set to be highContinue Reading
The highest-ranking military officer in the US has warned it will be “very, very difficult” to eject thousands of Russian forces from war-ravaged Ukraine, as the devastating conflict enters its 12th month. US General Mark Milley reiterated concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression would not end this year, onContinue Reading
Australian soldiers will be deployed to the United Kingdom this week to train Ukrainian soldiers in a bid to bolster Kiev’s defence as Russia’s war rages on. The contingent of 70 Australian Defence Force personnel will leave Darwin in the coming days as part of Operation Kudu. They will beContinue Reading