UK Defence Minister John Healey's resignation, alongside armed forces minister Al Carns, signals leadership ambition and exposes the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal's political fragility. The move left Australian ministers waiting, highlighting AUKUS as a political stunt rather than a policy-driven initiative.
Australian activists who joined a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza allege sexual assault by Israeli defence personnel. Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with the activists, assuring them the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will investigate their claims. The Israeli embassy has denied the allegations.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed a US-Iran peace deal to end hostilities, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a new poll shows One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has overtaken Anthony Albanese as preferred PM, with the party also seeing a surge in donations.
The author, citing their work on a UN commission of inquiry, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They urge the Australian government to take concrete actions, including trade sanctions, accountability measures, and humanitarian aid, to fulfill its international law obligations.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports allegations of assault against Israeli forces by Australian women detained during a Gaza aid flotilla. Nauru denies mistreatment claims, while a Sydney man faces assault charges. Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, and Germany fails to secure a UN Security Council seat.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated she believes allegations of sexual assault made by Australian activists detained by Israeli forces during a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla has lodged a submission with the ICC alleging war crimes.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated her belief in women alleging sexual assault and beatings by Israeli soldiers during a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. Israel denies the claims, calling them baseless. Wong expressed empathy and concern over the treatment of the 11 Australians detained.
Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is in discussions with the US over its latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday c...
China has agreed to cooperate with Australian businesses on jet fuel shipments, reaffirming multilateralism in a meeting between top diplomats. Canberra seeks to bolster fuel resilience after Beijing curtailed exports to protect domestic supplies, marking a thaw in bilateral relations after years of diplomatic freeze.
As Australia grapples with energy supply issues, Penny Wong travels to Japan to stress the importance of an ongoing supply of fuel.
As Australia grapples with energy supply issues, Penny Wong travels to Japan to stress the importance of an ongoing supply of fuel.
When Foreign Minister Penny Wong travels to Japan, China and South Korea this week, she will move through a region where relationships point in different directions at the same time.
When Foreign Minister Penny Wong travels to Japan, China and South Korea this week, she will move through a region where relationships point in different directions at the same time.
