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Foreign Affairs
UK urges more Gaza aid during Egypt visit
HM Government said Stephen Doughty used his first Egypt visit as Middle East minister to press Israel on Gaza aid and deepen UK-Egypt migration cooperation.
Aug 19, 2026
Defence
ADF Supports Solomon Islands Maritime Surveillance
Australia said the ADF backed a Pacific-led Solomon Islands maritime security operation, identifying 19 vessels across 320,000 sq km.
Aug 19, 2026
Foreign Affairs
UK urges Libyan leaders to advance elections
The UK told the UN Security Council that Libya’s leaders should use the current political opening to move toward elections.
Aug 18, 2026
Defence
Australia and Japan trial laser system
Australia completed field trials of Project Boobook, a co-developed high-energy laser system with Japan, with manufacturing investment planned.
Aug 18, 2026
Foreign Affairs
Australia Opens Solomon Islands Border Outpost
Australia opened a Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, tying maritime security infrastructure to wider Pacific defence cooperation.
Aug 17, 2026
Defence
Bundeswehr aids Belgian wildfire response
Germany sent Bundeswehr NH90 helicopter support as the EU coordinated wildfire assistance for Belgium and Spain.
Aug 17, 2026
Foreign Affairs
Australia advances PNG Pukpuk defence treaty
Australia moved to deepen Pacific defence ties through the Pukpuk Treaty with Papua New Guinea and a ministerial visit to PNG and Solomon Islands.
Aug 16, 2026
Foreign Affairs
US Boosts Colombia Aid; France Marks Kabul Fall
Washington raised Colombia earthquake aid to $26.5 million as France condemned Taliban-era rights restrictions five years after Kabul fell.
Aug 15, 2026
Defence
Australia cites ADF toll five years after Kabul
Australia marked five years since Kabul fell, citing ADF sacrifices, $310 million in aid and continued pressure over Taliban rights abuses.
Aug 15, 2026
Foreign Affairs
EU presses drought action before UNCCD COP17
The EU called for global drought resilience measures before UNCCD COP17 and issued CBAM guidance for import-related climate compliance.
Aug 14, 2026
Defence
Bundeswehr Sends NH-90s to Eifel Wildfire
Germany’s armed forces deployed helicopters and recovery tanks to support civilian wildfire response in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Aug 14, 2026
Foreign Affairs
New Zealand, Viet Nam expand agriculture trade
New Zealand and Viet Nam announced new agriculture, trade and climate cooperation during President To Lam's visit.
Aug 13, 2026
France Condemns Russian Missile in Polish Airspace
France linked a Russian missile breach of Polish airspace to wider European security risks and reaffirmed support for NATO defence posture.
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