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Australia responds to Zelensky’s SOS with $250m in military aid

Australia responds to Zelensky’s SOS with $250m in military aid

After a hospital bombing, the Ukrainian leader put out an urgent call for help before Donald Trump’s possible re-election in the US in November.

  • by Farrah Tomazin

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Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future

Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future

In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
Australia takes rare step of blaming China for backing cyberattacks

Australia takes rare step of blaming China for backing cyberattacks

It is the first time Australian agencies have taken the lead in attributing cyberattacks to hacking group APT40 and naming the Ministry of State Security as a sponsor of the operations.

  • by David Crowe
Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit
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Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s rejection of an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Washington joins a growing list of dubious decisions.

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Dutton tells MPs to ‘be ready’ for early election after PM scraps Washington visit
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Dutton tells MPs to ‘be ready’ for early election after PM scraps Washington visit

Anthony Albanese was expected to attend next week’s summit marking NATO’s 75th anniversary but Defence Minister Richard Marles will now travel to the US in his place.

  • by Rob Harris, Angus Thompson and James Massola
Marles enforces his veto on all potential defence shipments to Israel

Marles enforces his veto on all potential defence shipments to Israel

All approvals have been escalated to the defence minister, and the government says no components have been shipped to Israel since October 7.

  • by David Crowe
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Too anti-China? Hawkish think tank fears budget cuts

Too anti-China? Hawkish think tank fears budget cuts

Prominent American politicians and military leaders have rallied behind an influential Australian think tank known for its hawkish views on China.

  • by Matthew Knott
‘Can’t get story straight’: Confusion over plan to allow foreigners to serve in ADF

‘Can’t get story straight’: Confusion over plan to allow foreigners to serve in ADF

Defence Minister Richard Marles sidestepped questions about whether permanent residents from autocracies such as China would be allowed to serve in the ADF.

  • by Matthew Knott
Marles raises ‘unsafe’ navy encounters in ‘frank’ talks with Chinese defence minister

Marles raises ‘unsafe’ navy encounters in ‘frank’ talks with Chinese defence minister

The defence minister used a meeting with his Chinese counterpart to raise Australia’s concerns about “unsafe” encounters between the PLA and the Australian navy.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Marles to call out China’s ‘unsafe’ encounters with Australian navy

Marles to call out China’s ‘unsafe’ encounters with Australian navy

The defence minister’s remarks are likely to hit a sour note for Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun at a high-powered defence summit.

  • by Lisa Visentin and Matthew Knott
Marles says antisemitism in Australia is worst he’s seen in his lifetime

Marles says antisemitism in Australia is worst he’s seen in his lifetime

The deputy prime minister says the government is determined to introduce new criminal laws for those who vilify others based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.

  • by Matthew Knott and Madeleine Heffernan