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• Trump Nominates Former Congressman David Brat as Next US Ambassador to Australia

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Politics

  After a 15-month vacancy, President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Virginia congressman David Brat to serve as the United States Ambassador to Australia. The announce...

• Belgium and Australia Dispatch Top Envoys to Beijing as Global Energy Crisis Intensifies

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Asia

  The foreign ministers of Belgium and Australia are traveling to China this week for high-level talks hosted by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. These diplomatic missions coincide with a v...

• Fiji Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka Bolsters Pacific Fuel Security and Resilience During High-Level Australia Visit

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  Fijian Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka has engaged in critical diplomatic talks with senior Australian ministers to secure regional fuel supplies and strengthen the "Vuvale Partner...

• Strategic Rift Widens as Trump Takes New Aims at Australia Over Iran Conflict

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Tensions between Washington and Canberra have reached a fresh peak following a series of public attacks by US President Donald Trump. The President has accused Australia and other...

• Australia Joins UK-Led Coalition of 35 Nations to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as US Withdraws from Global Coordination

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  Australia has confirmed its participation in a critical 35-nation virtual meeting aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing global oil markets. Led by the United King...