Turkey slams Afghans' murder by Australian forces -AA

Turkey's presidential spokesman on Friday slammed the killing of at least 39 Afghan civilians by Australian forces, a fact that has been revealed in a recent report.

Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds - BBC News

There is "credible evidence" that Australian special forces unlawfully killed 39 people during the Afghan conflict, a long-awaited report has found.

Japan PM Suga Says Broad Agreement Reached on Military Pact with Australia - Tasnim News Agency

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday Japan and Australia had reached a broad agreement on their bilateral defense pact to facilitate more joint operations and exercises on each other's soil.

Australia may prosecute soldiers over Afghanistan 'war crimes' - BBC News

Australia says it will appoint a special investigator to consider prosecutions over alleged war crimes by its soldiers in Afghanistan.

Australia's Melbourne celebrates end of lockdown as bars, restaurants reopen - Global Times

The Australian city of Melbourne saw restaurants, bars and retail businesses allowed to open for the first time in almost four months on Wednesday, as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted.

Russian Foreign Ministry Decries Reported Australian War Crimes in Afghanistan

Moscow condemns the reported war crimes committed by Australian servicemen during their mission in Afghanistan, urging the authorities to launch an objective investigation and hold those responsible to account, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Saturday statement.

Australian Commandos Committed War Crimes in Afghanistan

Australian special forces have been accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan in a secret defense report leaked Friday that described a "complete lack of accountability" from top military brass.

Australian PM blames Hamas for Israel's Gaza killings

Australia's prime minister blamed Palestinian group Hamas for the deaths of more than 50 Palestinians, who were killed by Israeli fire during protests along the Gaza border.

Australia responds to inter-Korean leader summit announcement with caution

The Australian Prime Minister on Wednesday expressed caution over the announcement of the first summit between the leaders of the two Koreas and Pyongyang's willingness to discuss nuclear disarmament.

Thousands flee fireworks explosion at Australia beach

Two people were injured when a barge carrying a New Year fireworks display caught fire at an Australian beach.(BBC)

Australia to end air strikes against ISIS in Iraq, Syria

Australia is ending its involvement in air strikes on ISIS in Iraq, the country's military said on Friday.

German president raises refugee emergency on Manus with Australian PM

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier raised the situation at the Manus Island refugee camp with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Saturday during a meeting in Perth, German news agency DPA reported on Saturday.

Australian transport minister says MH370 search operations to restart

Australia's transport minister said Thursday that the Malaysian government has agreed to restart the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, although Kuala Lumpur is yet to confirm it.

N. Korea threatens to inflict ‘disaster’ on Australia

North Korea threatened Australia of dire consequences if it continues to back U.S. military, economic and diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang, its state-run media said Saturday.

Australia: Police raid properties, airport security increased after terror plot foiled

Australian police said officers launched raids on at least five properties in Sydney on Monday, after four men were arrested over the weekend for a terrorist plot to bomb a commercial airliner.

4 People detained in anti-terror operation in Australia

Four people have been arrested in Sydney on Saturday after an anti-terror operation, according to a statement by Australian police.

Australia’s elite special forces probed over potential unlawful killings : leaked docs

Australian elite special forces are under investigation for the possible unlawful killings of civilians in Afghanistan, including of a six-year-old child, according to leaked government documents. The papers also reveal details of a hand-severing incident involving the SAS.

Syria War Crimes/ill-conceived airstrikes: Australia halts air strikes over Syria after Russia threat

 The RAAF(Australia) has halted "air operations" over Syria amid rising tensions with Russia, after the United States shot down a Syrian regime fighter jet.

Australia dismisses deploying anti-missile system like THAAD

The Australian prime minister said Friday that it is an extremely tense time on the Korean peninsula but dismissed the idea of deploying an anti-missile system in the country.

DPRK Could Use Nuclear Arms Against Australia Amid 'Toeing the Line' of US