1 week ago Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

The world’s two most populous nations are restoring relations. It’s another strategic win for Xi Jinping and another diplomatic own goal by Donald Trump.

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2 w. ago Bizarre diplomatic slight from US highlights parlous state of relations

The Australia defence minister’s ear was flicked by the Pentagon until Washington realised the mistake.

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2 w. ago Trump administration applauds Australia’s decision to expel Iranian ambassador

Iran’s foreign minister, meanwhile, borrowed a line from one of his country’s greatest enemies – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – calling Anthony Albanese weak and threatening retribution for Australia.

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2 w. ago Shock tactics: Why Albanese had to send the Iranians packing

The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, marks a shocking new low in diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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2 w. ago Brandis says he’s weak, but Albanese’s stance on Trump shows he’s shrewd

Readers respond to criticism of Anthony Albanese over his failure to orchestrate a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese shrugs off Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism; Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul

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3 w. ago Netanyahu labels Albanese 'weak' in extraordinary personal attack

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has described Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a "weak leader" who's "betrayed" Australia's Jews.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Butler says NDIS ‘not the right fit’ for children with autism; Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese; Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese; Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine

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3 w. ago Netanyahu blasts Albanese as ‘weak’ as diplomatic relations plummet

The Israel leader’s attack follows his nation revoking visas for Australian diplomats in the Palestinian territories in retaliation for Immigration Minister Tony Burke’s decision to revoke the visa of an Israeli MP.

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