By Fergus Gregg In short: (ABC-Australia) Two influencers have shared their experiences aboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius. US influencer Jake Rosmarin has described a lack of certainty after three people died and more are suspected to be infected, as the ship is barred from docking at Cape Verde. What’s next? The Spanish health ministry has […]
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Republicans concerned about NATO alliance after decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany
By Anna Cox with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Two US Republicans serving on armed services committees are concerned the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany could hinder NATO alliances and US security. The withdrawal of about 14 per cent of US troops from Germany is expected over the next six to 12 months. The decision […]
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Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties
CANBERRA, 04 MAY 2026 (AAP)—Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation’s leader. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Canberra on Sunday ahead of talks with Anthony Albanese at Parliament House. The visit, which marks 50 […]
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China inching towards resuming fuel exports as Penny Wong presses Australia’s case
By foreign affairs correspondent Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) The Chinese government is working with Australian businesses on jet fuel supplies, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed. Beijing restricted jet fuel and diesel exports after the Iran war broke out. What’s next? Senator Wong says it’s only the “first step” to secure more fuel supplies […]
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Japan is sending warships to Australia in a landmark deal, and there could be plenty more to follow
By Natalie Whiting By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Last weekend, it was announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to supply the Royal Australian Navy with three upgraded Mogami-class frigates. Days after […]
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Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
JAYAPURA, 24 APRIL 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC)—The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia. Representatives of the ULMWP were this week at the Dutch Parliament for a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the human rights situation in West Papua. In a video relayed to the […]