Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke wrote in a post on X, "Later in the evening, they were reunited with their five teammates who had made the same decision the night before. They will be safe here. They will be at home here. They are welcome here in Australia."
Iran's IRGC launched five missiles at the US Army headquarters at Harir Air Base in Erbil, Al Jazeera reports. The strike marks a major escalation in regional hostilities, specifically targeting a key international coalition hub to degrade American command capabilities during the ongoing con
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end
The players - Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Mona Hamoudi - reportedly escaped from team handlers at a hotel on Australia's Gold Coast following their participation in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. The dramatic operation unfolded overnight, with
The players - Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Mona Hamoudi - reportedly escaped from team handlers at a hotel on Australia's Gold Coast following their participation in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. The dramatic operation unfolded overnight, with
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australian navy personnel were aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka. Reporting via ABC News, he stressed they did not "participate in any offensive action," as AUKUS training protocols ensure personnel follow Aust
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday extended congratulatory wishes to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her historic win in the snap elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Liberal Democratic Party's victory in the elections to Japan's House of Representatives.
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, told reporters this week that Beijing views Australia's push to reclaim the port as "no way to do business" and warned Canberra against altering the status of the lease, which has been in place since 2015. He complained that Australia wanted to rev
Australia will launch a national royal commission into antisemitism after a deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the inquiry will examine causes of antisemitism, the attack itself, and recommend measures on security, social cohesion and extremism.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed Australia's continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, stressing Canberra's commitment to a just and lasting peace.
The 39-year-old left-handed batter confirmed that the Sydney Test will be his final appearance for Australia at the international level. Khawaja announced his decision while addressing the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the fifth Ashes Test, bringing an end to a long and disting