Politics

Donald Trump shows no signs of commencing trade talks with Canada in the near future.

Trump, Canada trade talks collapse over TV spat

Donald Trump puts his foot down and says he won't resume trade talks with Canada ‘for a while’, reigniting tensions over his tariff policies.

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Donald Trump has poured more fuel on the fire over speculation he will seek a third term as US President.

‘Allowed’: Trump’s wild claim over third-term presidency

US President Donald Trump is doing little, potentially the least, to quash speculation he will seek a third-term presidency. This is what he has just said.

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A productivity review will examine competition, pricing and supply chains in regional air travel.

Government probes sky-high regional flight costs

The government has ordered a sweeping review into regional airfares and airline competition as travellers face soaring ticket prices and Rex Airlines battles to stay in the sky.

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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

‘Not appropriate’: Trump says Putin should not test missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin should end the Ukraine conflict rather than test nuclear-powered missiles, US President Donald Trump says.

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There is one issue at the core of Trump's trade war that is flying under the radar.

The ‘sleeper issue’ at the heart of Trump’s trade war

THE NEW YORK TIMES: For months, companies and officials throughout Asia have been waiting for US President Donald Trump to address a question that cuts to the core of his disruptive plans for global trade.

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"What does standing up to China actually look like?" with Ben Harvey

What does standing up to China actually look like?

Ben Harvey follows the PM’s exploits in Kuala Lumpur where an emboldened Anthony Albanese, hot on his critical minerals deal with Donald Trump, stares down China’s Premier over a previous military incident.

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Anthony Albanese speaks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang t in Kuala Lumpur.

Albo fires warning at Chinese Premier over RAAF incident

Anthony Albanese insists he ‘very directly’ raised concerns with his Chinese counterpart over a recent military confrontation in which flares were released ‘dangerously’ close to an Australian plane.

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Its time for Australia to break away from the UN.

Time Australia UN-hitched woke, ineffective body

CAMERON MILNER: The United Nations is going the way of the dinosaurs; it’s overly large and no longer suited to its fast-changing external environment.

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Barnaby Joyce in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Barnaby Joyce skips the party but not the drama

Barnaby Joyce snubbed the Nationals party room to double down on his war against net zero.

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Ukraine have accused the government of allowing illegal Russian oil to be imported into Australia.

Ukraine fury over ‘blood oil’ imports to Australia

Ukraine officials have accused the Albanese Government of turning a blind eye to a ‘loophole’ allowing illegal Russian oil imports into Australia, pumping millions back to Vladimir Putin’s regime.

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The opposition wants an inquiry into the Government's handling of the CFMEU's administration. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Coalition calls for scrutiny of CFMEU administration

A senator will attempt to establish a parliamentary inquiry into the administration of the CFMEU after shocking allegations were made into its performance.

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Sussan Ley wants to split the Albanese Government’s long-awaited overhaul of environmental laws. Murray Watt has dismissed that as a “silly idea”. 

Business urges Coalition to drop ‘silly’ enviro bill demands

Business groups say splitting proposed environmental law reforms would jeopardise efforts to balance protection and project approvals.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump have signed deals. (AP PHOTO)

US strikes trade and critical minerals deals at ASEAN

US President Donald Trump has signed deals with Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam on trade and critical minerals at the ASEAN summit.

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Analysis has confirmed Australia remains the largest foreign aid donor in the Pacific.

Australia holds firm on Pacific funding as US, UK make cuts

Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.

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