![Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces trial in Beijing court Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces trial in Beijing court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648690030_BEIJING.jpg)
Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces trial in Beijing court
Cheng Lei was formally arrested a year ago on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17 Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61601296505_TBMH.jpg)
Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17
The joint action under Article 84 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation is separate to the Dutch murder trial.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv, calls on China to speak up for Ukraine Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv, calls on China to speak up for Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644739830_marisepayne.jpg)
Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv, calls on China to speak up for Ukraine
Morrison said that the situation "is reaching a very dangerous stage".
Sun Feb 13 2022
![COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642748300_TONGA.jpg)
COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base due to a positive COVID-19 case onboard, a defence official said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Malaysia, Australia discuss possibility of reopening borders Malaysia, Australia discuss possibility of reopening borders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636193613_TBSAIFUDDINWISMA.jpg)
Malaysia, Australia discuss possibility of reopening borders
Malaysia and Australia are discussing the possibility of reopening their borders as soon as possible, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636188078_DatukSaifuddin.jpg)
Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity
The fourth Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AFMM) convened in the Malaysian capital on Saturday where both countries discussed the importance of cooperation in cybersecurity.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![AUKUS: Australia cadang hantar pegawai ke Malaysia AUKUS: Australia cadang hantar pegawai ke Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632027916_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
AUKUS: Australia cadang hantar pegawai ke Malaysia
Menteri Luar Australia, Marise Payne cadang hantar pegawai-pegawai ke Malaysia bagi memberi penjelasan mengenai AUKUS.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629799636_KABUL.jpg)
Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC
Australia evacuated the female Afghan athletes and their dependents after lobbying by prominent figures from the sporting world.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Australia evacuates more than 300 overnight from Afghanistan - PM Australia evacuates more than 300 overnight from Afghanistan - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597061106_ScottMorrison.jpg)
Australia evacuates more than 300 overnight from Afghanistan - PM
Australia ran four flights into Kabul, evacuating Australians, Afghan visa holders, New Zealanders, US and British citizens, Morrison said.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619073152_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine
An aerial search found an oil spill near the submarine's dive location and two navy vessels with sonar capability had been deployed.
Thu Apr 22 2021
![What you need to know about the coronavirus right now What you need to know about the coronavirus right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614749506_COVID.jpg)
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Scientists warn of contagious Brazil variant that evades immunity.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![West condemns Myanmar coup, calls for election result to be upheld West condemns Myanmar coup, calls for election result to be upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612163647_MyanmarElection.jpg)
West condemns Myanmar coup, calls for election result to be upheld
The detentions came after days of escalating tension between the civilian government and the military after the Nov. 8 election.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607492784_WELLINGTON.jpg)
One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens
The eruption on White Island left nearly all survivors struggling with severe and long-term injuries.
Wed Dec 09 2020
![Academic detained in Iran for 2 years returns to Australia Academic detained in Iran for 2 years returns to Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606475972_Kylie.jpg)
Academic detained in Iran for 2 years returns to Australia
British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert arrived back in Australia on Friday and will soon reunite with her family after more than two years in an Iranian prison.
Fri Nov 27 2020
![Women on 10 flights from Qatar invasively examined: Australia Women on 10 flights from Qatar invasively examined: Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603873349_QATAR.jpg)
Women on 10 flights from Qatar invasively examined: Australia
The women were forced to undergo vaginal inspections after a newborn baby was found abandoned in an airport bathroom.
Wed Oct 28 2020