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Penny Wong accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘harbouring murderers’ after MH17 verdict

Australian foreign minister says Dutch court that found two Russians and one Ukrainian guilty of downing flight delivered ‘the truth’

The Guardian - AU

Justice delivered after MH17 verdict: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says justice has been delivered after three men were found guilty of murder over the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine.

AAP

Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

AAP

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‘A remarkable man’: Anthony Albanese confirms release of Sean Turnell from Myanmar jail

The prime minister pays tribute to foreign minister Penny Wong for diplomacy that led to freeing of Australian economist after 650 days

The Guardian - AU

Australia welcomes reports that Myanmar releases Sean Turnell

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed on Thursday reports of Myanmar's release of economist Sean Turnell, but made no further comment.

Reuters

Australia concerned over Poland strikes

Reports of stray Russian missiles killing two people in Poland are deeply concerning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

AAP

Australia has to accept Chinese power. But Albanese shows he can ride the tiger

While the PM has already chosen sides in the superpower fight, his diplomatic coup in meeting Xi means he can start building mutual respect with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

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When the meeting is the thing: Xi-Albanese take a step to a reset

Yes, the two leaders shaking hands and talking is a good thing, but don’t expect any wildly exciting outcomes.

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Paul Bongiorno: Albanese treads a fine line at home and abroad on China

Anthony Albanese has confirmed that he has secured a one-on-one meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in Indonesia.

The New Daily

Albanese is making up with China by doing just the opposite of what everyone predicted

This casual encounter, but especially one followed by a formal meeting between Albanese and Xi, will substantially improve ties with China.

The New Daily

Penny Wong flags cooperation on climate change as Australia tries to reboot relationship with China

Minister also reiterates Australia’s expectation that China use its influence with Vladimir Putin to end Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Wong outlines plans on China relations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.

AAP

Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns

There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Cambodia ahead of ASEAN and East Asia Summits

The prime minister touches down in Phnom Penh ahead of crucial talks with South-East Asian leaders likely to be dominated by China's aggression in the region and the effects of the war in Ukraine.

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The New Daily

Plenty of action behind the scenes for ‘boring’ Albanese government

Mr Albanese said he was trying to “take politics off the front pages”.

ABC News

Fiji's top cop and public prosecutor clash over decision to drop charges against opposition MP ahead of election

An extraordinary stoush has erupts between Fiji's police commissioner and director of public prosecutions (DPP), just weeks out from the country's national election.

The Guardian - AU

Calls for Australia to recognise state of Palestine intensify as Penny Wong refuses to commit to timeline

Penny Wong says decisions on recognising the state of Palestine are a ‘matter for government’ despite prior resolution from Labor national conferences

AAP

Afghan support visas to be reviewed

Intelligence specialist Dr Vivienne Thom will lead a review into Australia's program that supports Afghans who have helped its soldiers during the war.

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Myanmar humanitarian visas prioritised

The federal government is moving humanitarian visa applications from Myanmar citizens in Australia to the top of the queue.

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Iran envoy summoned by Australian official

Australia's foreign affairs department has hauled in Iran's envoy in Australia three times over concerns about the nation's treatment of women.

Crikey

Wife of Australian jailed in Baghdad says he’s been fined US$50m by Iraqi authorities

Australian engineer Robert Pether, who’s been behind bars for 19 months, has been served with papers demanding a huge sum of money.

Crikey

Morrison government’s passport backlog had calls bombarding foreign minister’s office, emails show

Emails obtained through a freedom of information request show Department of Foreign Affairs staff scrambling to responding to spiking passport application demands as Labor took office.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese keen to meet Xi Jinping at G20 as foreign ministers discuss putting countries' relationship back on the right track

As relations seem to improve ahead of a possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at next week's G20 summit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says both countries should work to rebuild trust.

Reuters

China tells Australia both sides should address each others' legitimate concerns

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told his Australian counterpart Penny Wong both China and Australia should gradually address each others' legitimate concerns and make positive contributions to address current global challenges during a call on Tuesday.

Crikey

Australia can’t be naive about human trafficking in Asia

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s visit to Thailand is an attempt to repair frosty relations between the nations. But the nation’s culpability regarding human trafficking needs to be addressed.

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