Trump announces Israel-Lebanon talks
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 33 years today. Donald Trump announced the meeting after envoys from the
China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law, says FM on US warning to sanction Iranian oil buyers
China has consistently opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, Foreign Ministry
China’s economy grows 5% in the first quarter of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, exceeding expectation
On Thursday, the first-quarter report of China’s economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) was released, showing that GDP grew by 5 percent year-on-year
MOFCOM responds to reported ‘solar equipment export restrictions to US’, says ‘not aware of the situation’
In response to a Reuters reporter’s question asking the Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) to confirm reports that China has conducted preliminary communications with relevant equipment
2026 National Defence Strategy: views from ASPI analysts
Defence Minister Richard Marles today announced the government’s new National Defence Strategy (NDS) and its accompanying spending outline, the Integrated Investment Plan (IIP). This is Australia’s second
NDS 2026 – The Australia-US Alliance: the art of dealing with a great power
Today’s National Defence Strategy, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, correctly reasserts that Australia’s security interests lie in becoming more self-reliant,
Northern Territory isn’t reaching economic potential. Aligning Defence, capital and the workforce would help
Northern Territory growth has stabilised, but its foundations remain weak, and that should concern anyone serious about Australia’s defence posture. The Darwin Major Business Group’s
Long before the war, ASPI’s Critical Tech Tracker showed Iran’s military research efforts
Iranian research years ago pointed to development of the strike drones that have been lighting up air defences across the Gulf and, by threatening shipping
Hunting Drones From Sloppy Airstrips Is General Atomics’ Future Vision For Mojave
General Atomics is calling attention to a new mission for its Mojave short takeoff and landing (STOL) drone: hunting uncrewed aerial threats with laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill
Why is China becoming a destination for global leaders in uncertain times?
Beijing is bustling in April. Flags of multiple countries have once again lined Chang’an Avenue, turning it into a globally watched “meeting room of the