International affairs
New Solomons PM vows to review controversial security pact with China
Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale said he was seeking a “reset” in the relationship with Australia after a period dominated by deepening ties to China.
- Matthew Knott
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- Editorial
- Putin's Russia
‘Blood oil’ and water? Scrutiny over Russia’s team link to sanctioned oligarchs vital
Elite sports people want to play on a world stage, but not when it’s part of Putin’s propaganda push to legitimise his country’s standing.
- The Herald's View
Many have asked if Trump is gaining financially from the Iran war. Peter Hartcher answers
Our readers asked some very interesting questions, and our international and political editor replied.
- Analysis
- Middle East at war
Trump is in ‘no rush’ for an Iran deal, but he can’t wait forever
With a stranglehold on Iran’s economy, the US president is in a strong position to wait it out. But he doesn’t have the patience for that, and neither do Americans.
- Michael Koziol
UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters
Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the covert operation in a region home to critical infrastructure such as undersea cables.
- Muvija M and Catarina Demony
- Updated
- Middle East at war
Trump’s claim of not knowing about the Iran gas field attack comes under question
The US president has distanced himself from an Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars offshore gas field as tit-for-tat strikes on energy infrastructure escalate the Middle East conflict and propel oil prices even higher.
- Michael Koziol
Trump has laid out a ‘dim sum menu’ of reasons for attacking Iran. There’s one key thing missing
Donald Trump has shown little appetite for finding an off-ramp to the Iran war, even as concerns among Western allies rise and the conflict spreads further.
- Michael Koziol
Australians on sub that sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
Two Australian sailors were aboard the US nuclear-powered sub that sank an Iranian frigate, amid reports US-backed Kurdish rebels are ready for a ground assault against Iranian troops.
- Michael Koziol and Andrew Probyn
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- Mark Carney
Carney: Australia and Canada must ‘combine for strength’ or face domination
The Canadian prime minister said smaller nations were concluding that they must pursue “greater strategic autonomy” in an era of great power competition.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- Opinion
O Canada, O Albanese: This middle power roars as Australia’s exemplar
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visits Australia this week, dares to project his nation as an important player in global politics. Australia must do the same.
- George Brandis