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‘Like funding al-Qaeda’: Israeli MP rejects Australian call for ‘humanitarian pause’
A leading MP, who spent six years living in Australia, says asking Israel to pause was the equivalent of asking the US to aid al-Qaeda after 9/11.
- by Matthew Knott
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‘Trust but verify’: Biden warns Albanese on risks of dealing with China
The US president also said he believed the Congress would back the AUKUS agreement on nuclear-powered submarines.
- by David Crowe
Wong steps up calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ to hostilities in Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said “nowhere near enough” aid had been delivered to 2.3 million people in Gaza – but Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, insisted the situation was fair.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
What eucalyptus, beetroot salad and cutlery reveal about the US-Australia alliance
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, promised the dinner would provide comfort at a fraught time in world relations.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Is Albanese dining with the next US president? There are wildcards on the menu
Joe Biden is handling global crises well, but there is no guarantee he will be the Democratic nominee for the next presidency.
- by Bruce Wolpe
‘Personal diplomacy’: Albanese’s private dinner with Joe Biden
Anthony Albanese is having two White House dinners during his visit to Washington, as the Biden administration rolls out the red carpet for the prime minister.
- by David Crowe
Albanese, Biden to tighten alliance at ‘Love Shack’ dinner
The B52s will be the star act at the dinner on the south lawn of the White House when more than 100 guests join the two leaders and their partners on Wednesday night.
- by David Crowe
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‘Being rich is my superpower’: Tapes reveal Pratt’s pursuit of the powerful
Recordings expose billionaire Anthony Pratt’s dealings with Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and King Charles.
- by Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Hannah Bowers
‘Psychological torture’: The brutal system China uses to make people disappear
The same day that Cheng Lei returned to Australia, the US condemned Beijing for its arrest of another target.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel to form emergency government, war cabinet as Gaza loses power
The move comes as Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza that would push casualty numbers high on both sides of its war with Hamas.
- by Matthew Knott and Lucy Cormack
Morrison calls for ‘One China’ policy overhaul in Taiwan speech
The former prime minister said the future of Taiwan was more important than any other conflict, including the war in Ukraine.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Matthew Knott