Foreign Affairs

The forces would be deployed on day one of any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, aiming to prevent another invasion of the country.

The prime minister says the pair had a "warm and constructive" conversation about trade, critical minerals and shared security interests.

The concert was set to take place in the Great Hall of Parliament House and celebrate Japan's defeat in World War II, but it was blocked by Australian officials, sparking a diplomatic blame game.

After weeks of growing pressure, the US House Committee has released part of the Epstein files. But it's unlikely to give people the answers they were hoping for.

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews was among those who attended, with Donald Trump asking China's leader to give Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un his "warmest regards" as they "conspire" against the US.

Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have today sent a powerful message to the world as they stood side by side, watching a grand military parade in Tiananmen Square.

Russia and China's presidents use a security forum to pitch the establishment of a "new, more effective" world order, as North Korean leader Kim Yong Un travels to China by train.

The Chinese president and Indian prime minister pledged to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation ahead of the opening of a regional summit.

Donald Trump's declaration that, "I have the right to do anything I want", didn't get the attention it deserved.

After 45 minutes of false suspense, Thailand's constitutional court did exactly what was expected. Her dismissal flings the country into political instability.

Intentionally attacking civilians like aid and rescue workers, and journalists, is a violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.

Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews was also included on a guest list released by China's assistant foreign minister. 

Ukraine hasn't held a presidential election since 2019. International law experts say it's "ultimately not safe" until a peace agreement is reached with Russia. 

After months of painstaking investigation, Australia's top spooks last week unpicked the thread confirming a link between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. 

A flying trip to the home of US politics ended with Richard Marles grappling with an age-old problem in politics.

Tehran's nuclear ambitions are no secret, and that could lead it to another round of crippling sanctions.

Earlier, the Pentagon had said the pair had a "happenstance encounter", not a meeting, but it now says the meeting was scheduled in advance.

There is bipartisan support for expelling the Iranian ambassador and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, but no end to the political brawl over antisemitic attacks in Australia.

Denmark's foreign minister summons a senior US diplomat for talks following reports at least three people with connections to US President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.

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