Scott Morrison to become Australia's new Prime Minister
Incumbent Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who called the leadership meeting after losing the majority support of the party, opted not to contest the vote.
Aug 24, 2018, 09:34 AM IST
China can't 'buy its way out' of global problems: US
China cannot use its economic power to dodge its international responsibilities in the South China Sea and in deterring North Korea, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned today.
Jun 05, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Kidnapped Australian freed in Yemen after Oman mediation
The unnamed man was captured in October by unnamed assailants.
May 24, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
North Korea warns Australia of nuclear strike if it 'toes US line'
North Korea has warned Australia of a possible nuclear strike if Canberra persists in "blindly and zealously toeing the US line."
Apr 23, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
Israeli premier calls 1st visit to Australia 'wonderful'
Benjamin Netanyahu has described his visit to Australia, a first for a serving Israeli prime minister, as "wonderful."
Feb 26, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Australia, Indonesia mull joint South China Sea patrols
The possibility was raised by Jakarta during meetings between Bishop and Defence Minister Marise Payne and Indonesian officials including Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu last week.
Nov 01, 2016, 05:21 AM IST
Beijing urged to accept South China Sea ruling
Japan, Australia and the US on Tuesday urged China to recognise the ruling by The Hague`s Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in favour of the Philippines over its South China Sea dispute with Beijing.
Jul 26, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Beijing must accept South China Sea ruling: Australia
"We call on both the Philippines and China to respect the ruling, to abide by it. It is final and legally binding on both of them."
Jul 13, 2016, 08:20 AM IST
Australia trying to find TV crew detained in Lebanon
An Australian television crew has been detained in Lebanon, their network said on Thursday, with Canberra urgently trying to confirm the reporters` whereabouts.
Apr 07, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Former British colony Australia says it wants Britain to stay in EU
The former British colony of Australia wants Britain to stay in the European Union, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said, weeks before Britain holds a referendum on EU membership.
Apr 02, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Australia seals uranium export deal with Ukraine
Australia has agreements to export uranium to 43 states and territories, with Canberra last year singing a landmark deal to sell it to India, which has not signed Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Apr 01, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Australia to ask China if others will get access to reclaimed South China Sea islands
China claims much of the South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of trade moves annually.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:36 AM IST
Nations will respect tribunal on South China Sea: Australia
An international arbitration case over the disputed South China Sea that has been boycotted by China will "settle once and for all" whether artificial reefs are entitled to territorial waters, Australia's top diplomat said.
Jan 27, 2016, 03:17 AM IST
Australia contests for non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2029-30
Australia on Wednesday announced its bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop stressing on the need for international cooperation to tackle security challenges.
Sep 30, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
'Australian Islamic State fighters doubled last year'
The number of Australians fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq doubled in the past year but was not expected to continue to grow so rapidly, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
Sep 28, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Did Tony Abbott 'shed tears' upon hearing about leadership spill?
It was an 'emotionally difficult' moment for former Australia prime minister Tony Abbott when he first came to know about the leadership challenge posed by his communication minister Malcolm Turnbull, deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop said Tuesday.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Australia gets new PM as Abbott loses out to rival Turnbull
Australia will get its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of longtime rival Malcolm Turnbull, following months of infighting and crumbling voter support.
Sep 14, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
India, Australia discuss steps to boost investment
India and Australia on Monday discussed ways to step up bilateral investment and trade at a meeting between Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Apr 13, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
