Tag: Foreign Affairs
Australia earmarks $11m aid for Africa
The Australian Government is giving $11 million in food aid and assistance for displaced people in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya.[MORE]
Adviser won't confirm Obama trip
The United States president's chief adviser has deflected a question about the possibility Barack Obama's trip to Indonesia and Australia will end up being cancelled. [MORE]
East Timor threatens to scuttle gas development
Jose Ramos-Horta has threatened to scuttle the development of a major gasfield if East Timor's interests are not met.[MORE]
Obama to delay Australia trip
Barack Obama will delay his trip to Australia and there is a possibility he could cancel it altogether.[MORE]
East Timor bones affair 'embarrassing' for Australia
East Timor says it is embarrassing for Australia that NT police took five years to test remains believed to be those of the country's first prime minister.[MORE]
East Timor denies supporting human rights tribunal
East Timor's President, Jose Ramos-Horta, says a press release issued by Amnesty International has misrepresented his comments about calls for an international tribunal in East Timor.[MORE]
A failure of leadership in foreign affairs
Hugh White has suggested Australia had a better relationship with Indonesia when that country was a dictatorship. [MORE]
Rudd, SBY sign people-smuggling framework
Kevin Rudd and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono agree to work together to do more to stop people smuggling and terrorism.[MORE]
Rudd, SBY to hold talks on people smuggling
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will today become the first leader from his country to address Federal Parliament.[MORE]
Solomon Islands faces tragic past
A Truth and Reconciliation Commission has begun in the Solomon Islands, with old wounds opening as the country delves back into its violent past to tell stories of murder and loss.[MORE]
Chickenpox threatens Merak asylum seekers
Australia and Indonesia to hold talks amid claims a potentially deadly chickenpox outbreak threatens asylum seekers.[MORE]
Afghan police thwart Taliban suicide attack
Taliban suicide bombers dressed in burqas and armed with rifles tried to storm an Afghan government building on Monday but were killed in a shoot-out with police, officials said.[MORE]
Solomon Islands facing its violent past
Old wounds are about to be reopened in the Solomon Islands as the country delves back into its violent past.[MORE]
Thai PM cancels Australia trip
Thailand's prime minister has postponed a trip to Australia and is considering introducing tough new security restrictions that critics say amount to martial law.[MORE]
SBY arrives in Australia
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrives in Australia for talks on free trade and people smuggling.[MORE]
Federal police board Sea Shepherd boat
Australian Federal Police officers have boarded the anti-whaling ship the Steve Irwin in Hobart, after an official request for a search warrant from Japanese authorities.[MORE]
Indian relations improving after attacks: Smith
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says relations with India are improving after a number of attacks on Indian students had earlier created tension between Canberra and New Delhi.[MORE]
DFAT questions AFP 'hit-run' in Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has played down reports an Australian embassy car was involved in an accident with a cyclist in Israel.[MORE]
Australian police in Israel hit-run
Australian Federal Police (AFP) have been involved in a minor car accident in Israel hours after arriving in the country.[MORE]
Smith reassures Indian students over attacks
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith has told university students in New Delhi that Australia is a tolerant country that does not accept racism in any form.[MORE]
Games preparations on track
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has given his tick of approval to India's preparations for this year's Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Dubai assassins hiding in Israel: police
Dubai's police chief says the suspects in a Hamas chief's assassination are hiding out in Israel to avoid arrest.[MORE]
BHP embroiled in Falklands row
Argentina says mining group BHP Billiton will face business sanctions if it pushes ahead with oil exploration in Falklands waters.[MORE]
Dubai hit squad underestimated police: expert
Former US intelligence official says operatives badly bungled the assassination of a Hamas operative because they underestimated Dubai police.[MORE]
