South Caucasus: Key Player in European Energy Security and Green Connectivity

On September 26, 2024, the Australian National University (ANU) Centre for European Studies, in collaboration with the embassies of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Hungary, co-hosted a high-profile seminar titled "Black Sea Interconnectivity Hub...

Australia urges for 21 day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the world leaders demanding an immediate 21 day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border to find a diplomatic settlement for the civilians on both sides of the...

Australia Pledges Additional $10 Million in Aid for Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Australia has announced an additional $10 million in humanitarian aid to support ongoing relief efforts in Gaza, as the region grapples with a deepening crisis. In a joint statement on Monday, Foreign...

Australia, UAE reach economic partnership agreement

Australia has finalized a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE, which could boost its exports by A$678 million ($458 million) annually. “Today, we are pleased to announce negotiations...

Premier maritime Exercise Kakadu begins in Darwin

Australia’s premier maritime warfare activity, Exercise Kakadu has begun in Darwin with warships and personnel from over thirty nations participating. Held biennially, Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy's premier...

Australia and Indonesia finalises upgraded defence agreement 

With a common commitment to the pursuit of a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous region, Australia and Indonesia Tuesday finalised negotiations on an upgraded Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) which the federal government...

Australia voices support of Qatar’s efforts for ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Tuesday visited Australia on a regional trip to bolster ties and discuss most critical...

Pakistan turned 77, Independence Day celebrated with national zeal and fervour

The 78th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Australian capital Canberra on Wednesday with national zeal and fervour. A simple and dignified flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission to...

Australia hits 7 Israeli settlers with sanctions, travel bans 

The Australian Government has imposed Magnitsky-style targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli individuals, and targeted financial sanctions on one entity, for involvement in settler violence against Palestinians in the...

McGregor named Australia’s special envoy for Afghanistan

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has appointed carerr officer Amanda McGregor as Australia’s next special representative for Afghanistan based in Qatar, succeeding Glenn Miles. “Wer will work with like-minded...