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Malcolm Turnbull

Four arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids

Four people were arrested in a series of raids across Sydney today which the prime minister said were carried out to foil plans for terrorist attacks in Australia.

Jul 29, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

Australian counter-terrorism police arrest four in Sydney

Australian counter-terrorism police arrested four people in raids late on Saturday across several Sydney suburbs aimed at disrupting plans for "terrorist attacks".

Jul 29, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Great Barrier Reef left off UNESCO's 'in danger list'

Australia`s management of the Great Barrier Reef has come under sustained criticism amid the biggest ever coral die-off as a result of the strongest El Nino in 20 years, a weather event that scientists believe is exacerbated by climate change.

Jul 06, 2017, 10:16 AM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull pokes fun at Donald Trump in leaked audio

In another leaked clip, Turnbull poked fun at the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump administration's ties to Russia.

Jun 15, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull mocks Donald Trump over ''Russian guy'' at media party

Turnbull was one of the first foreign leaders Trump spoke to after he took office on Jan. 20.

Jun 15, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Australia to build first prison aimed at isolating militants

The unit will be within a maximum-security prison and have capacity for 54 inmates, who will be isolated and intensely monitored, said the state`s Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

Jun 11, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

China concerns spark Australia spy law review

Australia has ordered an inquiry into espionage laws and foreign government interference amid growing concerns about Chinese influence in the country's politics, it emerged today.

Jun 06, 2017, 12:47 PM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull warns Asian leaders of 'coercive China'

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has used a key speech on security in Singapore to warn the Asian countries against a "coercive China" and said small powers will unite against Beijing if it tries to bully neighbours.

Jun 03, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

Aboriginal Australians meet at sacred Uluru to discuss first chance of recognition

Aboriginal Australian leaders are meeting at the sacred landmark of Uluru to decide how the country`s first inhabitants, who date back about 50,000 years before British colonisers arrived, should be recognised in the constitution for the first time.

May 24, 2017, 13:32 PM IST

Australia considers banning laptops from airliner cabins

Australia is considering following the United States and Britain in banning laptops from inbound airliner cabins, the prime minister said, but declined to explain whether the move was related to an Islamic State group threat that President Donald Trump discussed with Russian diplomats.

May 17, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Islamic State fighter's son can return to Australia

Australia's Prime Minister says a 6-year-old Australian boy photographed making an Islamic State movement salute in front of a human body hanging from a cross somewhere in the Middle East is entitled to return to Australia with his siblings.

May 08, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

Donald Trump downplays spat with Turnbull, says everything is 'fantastic'

Calling the reports of a heated phone call discussion with Australian Prime Minister in January "a big exaggeration", President Donald Trump welcomed Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday, saying his relationship with him is "fantastic."

May 05, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

PM Modi talks to Australian counterpart Turnbull, expresses concern over renewed visa policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed to his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull India's concerns about the impact of the recent decision to abolish a popular work visa used by a majority of Indians.

May 02, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull looking forward to meeting Donald Trump

Australia's prime minister says he is looking forward to meeting face-to-face soon with President Donald Trump three months after the pair's heated telephone conversation over an Obama-era refugee deal.

Apr 25, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull visits troops in Iraq, Afghanistan

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan to visit his troops in the region and to asses his country`s military contribution, an official release on Tuesday said.

Apr 25, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

Mike Pence says United States will honour refugee deal with Australia

US Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday the United States would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia, under which the United States would resettle 1,250 asylum seekers, a deal President Donald Trump had described as "dumb".

Apr 22, 2017, 09:20 AM IST

Mike Pence reaffirms US-Australia alliance after Donald Trump spat

Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure Australia today that the US remains committed to the countries' longtime alliance.

Apr 22, 2017, 08:44 AM IST

Australia unveils major changes to citizenship process

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced major changes to citizenship laws, making it tougher for foreign nationals to become Australian citizens.

Apr 20, 2017, 14:11 PM IST