Diplomats remain tight-lipped about the reason for Australian student Alek Sigley's detention. But a theory emerging is that he was simply being silenced.
Alek Sigley will travel to Tokyo after Swedish officials helped secure his release by making representations on Australia's behalf.
The US President has revived concerns that six weeks ago almost led him to impose tariffs on the products.
The Morrison government will try to push its $158b tax cuts through Parliament as early as possible this week,setting up a potentially awkward rush for new independent senator Jacqui Lambie.
Scott Morrison said the federal government would throw its support behind Donald Trump's effort to force Iran to the negotiating table.
Scott Morrison will dine with Donald Trump on Thursday evening,as world leaders gather in Japan for one of the most important G20 summits in a decade.
The outgoing Liberal Senator has called for Australia to support the US in providing military escorts for oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
In a speech in Canberra,China’s Ambassador to Australia squarely blamed Washington for the rising temperature,despite its own widely criticised trade practices.
The Morrison government says Australia is "in consultation with our allies and partners" as tensions mount between Washington and Tehran.
The relatives of Australian children in Syrian camps for Islamic State families have pleaded with their fellow citizens to overcome any "fears and apprehensions" about the children’s return.