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Indonesia tells Australia prospect of Russian aircraft operations ‘simply not true’
A report that Indonesia was considering a Russian request to store aircraft on one of its military bases has set off alarm ...
‘Absolutely no prospect’: Richard Marles dismisses report Russia seeking Indonesian airbase
Defence Minister Richard Marles has dismissed reports that Russia could operate military aircraft out of Indonesia.
PNG envoy praises Labor’s ‘incredible job’ in rare intervention into Australia’s election campaign
Papua New Guinea’s top diplomat has offered an extraordinary endorsement of Anthony Albanese and his government ahead of the May 3 election, saying his country wants political continuity in the face ...
Canberra confirms Indonesia won't host Russian planes at air force base
Indonesia has denied it will allow any Russian long-range aircraft at its air force base after reports send Canberra ...
Election 2025: Peter Dutton brushes aside PNG backing for Anthony Albanese
Peter Dutton has brushed aside an extraordinary endorsement of Anthony Albanese by one of Papua New Guinea’s most senior ...
Richard Marles says Australia will not 'join hands' with China to resist Donald Trump's tariffs
China's ambassador suggested Australia should stand in "solidarity" with China against tariffs, but Deputy PM Richard Marles ...