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There was little reason to imagine that the inflatable frogs would become an actual thing. Protests at the ICE detention center in Portland, Oregon, in recent…

The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, directly complained about the targeted intimidation of exiled pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong to her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during…

In a private meeting with Israel’s ambassador to Australia, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza and called for it to urgently…

UK and Australia to ink new 50-year Aukus treatyThe UK will sign a new 50-year treaty with Australia in a move meant to deepen the Aukus…

Faruqi labels Albanese and Wong ‘cowards’ at pro-Palestine rallySarah Basford CanalesThe Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has criticised federal politicians for “moral cowardice”, including labelling the prime…

Donald Trump ‘keen’ for a meeting with Anthony Albanese, says Penny WongSarah Basford CanalesThe foreign affairs minister told Sky News on Thursday Australia was “very flexible”…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureQueensland nurses issue strike ultimatumAndrew MessengerThe Queensland nurses union has issued the state government an…

Penny Wong announces suspension of Tehran embassyJosh ButlerAustralia’s embassy in Tehran has suspended operations and the government is ordering officials to leave Iran, the foreign affairs…

Penny Wong speaks with Israel’s foreign minister, calls for de-escalation with IranJosh ButlerAustralian foreign minister Penny Wong spoke with her Israeli counterpart overnight, again calling for…

Wong says she urged Iranian foreign minister to ‘exercise restraint’Krishani DhanjiPenny Wong confirmed on Insiders she’s spoken to her Iranian counterpart since Israel’s pre-emptive strikes hit…