Global Counter-terrorism Forum seeks solution to FTF movement
Global Counter-terrorism Forum has agreed to find an internationally-recognized solution to
the problems posed by Foreign Terrorist Fighters movement, including statelessness of
accompanying family members.
The agreement was reached during the Thirteenth Coordinating Committee Meeting of the
Global...
Romania celebrating Golden Jubilee of diplomatic ties with Australia
Romania and Australia are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. The two nations established their diplomatic relations on March 18, 1968.
To commemorate the day, Romanian Ambassador in Canberra...
Morocco and Australia up for strengthening ties, fight global terrorism
Morocco and Australia have agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to new heights through augmenting the economic, political and cultural exchanges and cooperating each other to overcome the common challenges of fight against global...
Pakistani Prime Minister reached Kathmandu to reinvigorate SAARC
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday afternoon arrived in Kathmandu to reinvigorate the SAARC and to greet the country new leadership. A 32-member delegation is accompanied him. He is the first foreign...
Ministers rebuffed Tony Abbott’s call to cut migration
Declaring the Australia’s current migration intake as balanced, senior cabinet ministers Peter Dutton and Scott Morrison Wednesday rejected former Prime Minister Tony Abbott call to cut Australia's migration intake by 80,000 a year, warning...
Russia to boost Pakistan’s counterterrorism capacity, continue joint military drill, FM Lavrov
With growing thaw in bilateral ties, Russia has announced to continue to assist Pakistan to bolster its counter-terrorism capabilities and to form a commission for military cooperation as both nations are planning to hold...
Thousands throng Canberra for annual Multicultural Festival
Three day National Multicultural Festival wrapped up with thousands from all walk of life in attendance enjoying sounds of traditional music and variety of food from every corner of the world.
Australia is truly a...
Company tax cuts legislation prospects diminishes after One Nation assail
Coalition government is set to stump out over proposed company tax cuts legislation after One Nation refused to support tax cuts for bigger businesses.
Though government won the support for the proposed legislation in the...
Huge market for modest Islamic fashion, Julie Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has defended her department for sponsoring an Australian-made “modest fashion” Islamic clothing exhibition in Malaysia amid criticism it went against mainstream Australian values.
In yesterday’s joint partyroom meeting, chief government whip...
Julie Bishop to represent Australia at anti-terror summit in Kuwait
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will represent Australia next week at the ministerial meeting of the US-led International Coalition against Daesh (IS). Kuwait is hosting the summit of international coalition against terrorist organization IS on...