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Australian family members of suspected Isis militants walk toward a van bound for the airport during the first repatriation operation of the year at Roj Camp in eastern Syria on Monday. Photo: AP
Australia

Australian citizen in Syria with alleged Isis ties banned from returning home

This is the first known use of a temporary exclusion order introduced in 2019 to prevent high-risk citizens from returning to Australia.

Indonesia

Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in ‘watershed moment’

China-Australia relations

China vows to step in if Australia moves to regain control of Darwin Port

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United States

Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role

Kevin ‌Rudd left his post a year ‍earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October.

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Australia’s ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, is stepping down a year earlier than expected and is returning to lead the Asia Society think tank. Photo: TNS
Malaysia

Will Ocean Infinity finally solve the flight MH370 mystery in Indian Ocean?

A new deep-sea search, armed with advanced tech and drones, restarts to find the Malaysia Airlines plane that vanished nearly 12 years ago.

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United States

Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.

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Australia

Aukus deal to move ‘full steam ahead’ after surviving Trump review

The Pentagon said the five-month evaluation ‘identified opportunities to put Aukus on the strongest possible footing’.

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A US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine is docked at a naval base in Western Australia in February. Photo: AFP
Australia

Snapchat makes Australian teens verify age as social media ban looms

From December 10, social media platforms in Australia must remove users aged below 16 or face fines, in one of the strictest bans globally.

Australia

Russian airbase worries overshadow Australia-Indonesia defence treaty

Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Jakarta to consult Canberra on issues related to regional security.

US-China relations

Modelling of Taiwan war shows US could recruit Australia, Japan for sanctions

‘Sanctions alone are unlikely to deter’ Beijing but economic tools should be part of ‘broader contingency planning’, Rand says.

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A US think tank report suggests that Australia and Japan, both with Pacific interests, could be “core” members of a US-led sanctions move if Washington believed Beijing might launch an attack on Taiwan within months. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Xi-Trump summit opens window of opportunity for US firms at China import expo

More US companies are expected at this year’s China International Import Expo, hoping to secure deals in wake of bilateral summit.

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Preparations are nearly complete for this year’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Australia scores big win in US with critical minerals deal, Aukus commitment

The allies will invest US$1 billion in various critical minerals projects in a bid to cut their reliance on dominant supplier China.

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China-India relations

Does China see ‘containment’ as Asia-Pacific allies build defence ties?

Expanding military cooperation between India, South Korea and Australia could signal anxiety over potential security vacuum, analysts say.

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South China Sea

China, Australia trade blame after PLA jet releases flares in mid-air encounter

PLA Air Force commander warns against ‘provocations’ after Poseidon maritime patrol plane driven away from Paracel Islands on Sunday.

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China says it drove away an Australian P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane from the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Sunday, while Australia’s defence ministry raised concerns with Beijing over “unsafe” measures. Photo: Reuters
Pacific nations

Pacific Islands leaders call for ‘ocean of peace’ but face rough seas at summit

The Pacific Islands Forum has been clouded by allegations that host Solomon Islands did not invite Taiwan to please its close backer.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa receives a gift from a Solomon Islander during the opening ceremony on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Australia dives deep with US$1.1 billion purchase of drone submarines

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the undersea vehicles as the ‘highest tech capability in the world’.

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Australia

ABC returns to Beijing after 5 years as Australia-China ties improve

The return is a ‘significant milestone’ in the gradual improvement of ties, which had soured over trade, Covid-19’s origins, and other disputes.

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Australia

‘Complete nonsense’: Australia hits back at Israel for claiming Iran ban credit

A minister rejected suggestions by Israel that Netanyahu’s ‘timely intervention’ prompted Canberra to take action against Tehran.

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Iranian ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi leaves Tehran’s embassy in Canberra on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

To counter Beijing in South China Sea, Manila and Canberra forge defence pact

Australia’s defence chief says the new deal will ‘regularise’ military operations and exercises between both countries.

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Israel

Israel revokes Australian diplomat visas over Palestinian recognition

Visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked, after Australia earlier cancelled an Israeli lawmaker’s visa.

US-China relations

US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?

Chinese analysts say Washington is showing the importance of US-Australia relationship, but missile system unlikely to affect China.

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US soldiers give a capabilities brief on the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System in the Northern Territory, Australia, on July 9 as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. It is the first operational employment of the Dark Eagle system outside the continental US. Photo: Handout
Australia

Ex-Australian PM to address China’s ‘economic coercion’ at US House committee

Scott Morrison will be highlighting China’s ‘persistent and pernicious’ economic pressure tactics against democracies.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will discuss China’s economic coercion tactics before a US House panel, focusing on strained Australia-China relations and recent trade tensions. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Australia relations

Albanese China trip shows ‘stiffening of Canberra spine’ in face of US pressure

Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the Australian leader this week and the two sides appeared to keep a lid on tensions.

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SCMP Highlights

US-China trade deal clues, flight to Hong Kong diverted: SCMP daily highlights

From what a US-China trade deal could look like to the Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

The Philippines

Philippines in Australia-US drills: the ‘new normal’ in defence cooperation?

Manila’s participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre reflects upgraded ties with Canberra amid anxiety over Trump 2.0 and China, analysts say.

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Australian and US HIMARS rockets are launched during the firepower demonstration as part of the Talisman Sabre 2025 joint military exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton, Australia, on Monday. Photo: EPA
China-Australia relations

Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

The prime minister, after stating the Chinese-owned port should be sold to a domestic entity, will explain his country’s stance during trip.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his second official visit to China next week. Photo: AFP
Climate change

Opinion | Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China

Seeing Beijing solely through a security lens undermines Canberra’s capacity to engage pragmatically on shared environmental interests.

Australia

Editorial | Port in storm threat to China-Australia ties

Bid by Canberra to buy back Darwin facility now that Chinese company is making a profit risks damaging warming relations.

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