Australia Moves Closer to Palestinian Statehood Recognition Amid Israeli Annexation Fears
Australia is accelerating toward recognizing Palestinian statehood as Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns there may be "no Palestine left to recognise" if Israel moves forward with territorial annexation plans, according to a leading international law expert.
Australia Selects Japanese Mogami-Class Frigate for Navy Fleet, Accelerating Delivery Timeline
Australia selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate Monday as the platform for its new general purpose frigates, accelerating delivery of the first warships by five years in a decision that beats the government's own schedule by months.
Australian PM Calls Palestinian Leader as Australia Announces $20 Million in Additional Gaza Aid
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas overnight, reiterating Australia's call for immediate aid access to Gaza and a permanent ceasefire as the government announced $20 million in additional humanitarian assistance Sunday.
AFP Arrests Chinese Citizen for Targeting Buddhist Community in Canberra Foreign Interference Case; Australia Appoints First Female Federal Police Commissioner
Chinese National Charged with Foreign Interference Targeting Canberra Buddhist Group
A Chinese national appeared in court Sunday accused of covertly gathering intelligence on a Canberra Buddhist association for China's Public Security Bureau, marking Australia's first foreign interference charge targeting diaspora community surveillance.
Australia Appoints First Female Federal Police Commissioner in Historic Decision
The Australian government announced Tuesday the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett as the nation's ninth Federal Police Commissioner, making her the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police in the organization's history.
US Maintains 10% Tariff Rate on Australian Goods, Trade Minister Confirms
The United States will maintain its 10% tariff rate on Australian goods and will not increase the levy despite internal pressure to do so, Trade Minister Don Farrell announced Friday following discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.