The threat of punitive tariffs, critical minerals and the AUKUS partnership – not the future of Kevin Rudd’s ambassadorship – formed the basis of Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s first meeting with US ...

The meeting, bringing together representatives of the four largest militaries in the Indo-Pacific, was a clear signal that ...

Australia’s argument to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs and maintain the AUKUS pact was successfully delivered on the first full day of his administration in his top diplomat’s first foreign engagements.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held one-on-one talks for the first time with newly sworn-in US secretary of state Marco Rubio. Australia and the United States have had a bilateral meeting as ...

The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s Cabinet on the day of his inauguration ...

She will join other foreign ministers from the Quad group in talks with new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Analysts said meeting is designed to signal that countering Beijing is a top priority for Mr Trump. Read more at straitstimes ...

Fresh from attending Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Foreign Minister Penny ...

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held one-on-one talks for the first time with newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Quad ministerial meeting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US focused on countering China's influence and maintaining a free Indo-Pacific.

Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/ AFP Watering down fears of a pending tariff war on foreign exports, Senator Wong ...