Australia will protect its democracy even at cost, Joe Hockey warns China
Amid alleged Chinese interference in Australian politics, Australia’s ambassador to the US Joe Hockey Thursday raised the mercury by saying Australia had to protect its democracy “even at cost” and likening China to a...
Islamic nations declares East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) while rejecting US stance as "dangerous" has declared East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine and and called on the international community to follow in its footsteps.
At an...
Bahraini delegation visits Israel
A Bahraini delegation has arrived in Israel at a time when entire Islamic world is tense over the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
"The visit indicated a warming of ties between the...
Qatar to buy $8bn Typhoon fighter jets from UK
Qatar inked $8bn defense deal to buy 24 Typhoon fighter jets from the United Kingdom.
The deal between the two countries was signed in Doha by Qatar's Defence Minister Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah and his...
Labor win Queensland election as Tim Nicholls concedes defeat
Queensland Labor has won the state election, after Liberal National Leader Tim Nicholls rang Annastacia Palaszczuk to concede defeat, nearly two weeks after voters went to the polls.
Mr Nicholls phoned Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on...
Same-sex marriage is legal in Australia, SSM bill signed in to law
Australian Governor General Peter Cosgrove Friday signed the law to legalise same-sex marriage completing the legal process and formally changing the Marriage Act.
New same-sex weddings will not happen in Australia until the second week...
Australian Senate passes Counter-terror financing laws
Federal parliament has approved the legislation cracking down on counter-terrorism financing and money laundering.
Attorney-General George Brandis told parliament the measures will strengthen protections against Australian businesses being misused for money laundering or the...
Australia, India first 2+2 dialogue due next week
Australian foreign secretary Frances Adamson and secretary defence Greg Moriarty will hold their first meeting with their Indian countrparts foreign secretary S. Jaishankar and defence secretary Sanjay in the first "2+2" dialogue between the...
Australia rule out embassy shift to Jerusalem
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Thursday said that Australia has no intention of moving its Tel Aviv embassy despite the US officially recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop insists Australia won't...
OIC warns US not to move embassy to Jerusalem, threaten to sever ties
The Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an amalgam of 57 Islamic nations has condemned the Trump administration position on occupied Jerusalem and advised its 57 member states should sever ties with any state that...