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Australia invited to join Trump’s ‘peace board’
Governments acted cautiously Donald Trump’s An invitation to join a ‘peace board’ initiative aimed at resolving conflicts globally, a plan that diplomats say could undermine the work of the UN.
Only Hungary, whose leader is a close ally of Trump, has given a definitive acceptance in response to invitations that have been sent to nearly 60 countries and began arriving in European capitals on Saturday, diplomats said.
According to officials, those invited included Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Canada, the European Commission and leaders of major powers in the Middle East.
Like Lorenzo Tondo According to a report this morning, far-right ministers in Israel attacked the names chosen by the White House for the panel; These names include representatives from Türkiye and Qatar; Both were critical of Israel’s war in the region:
The board will be led by Trump for life and will begin by addressing the Gaza conflict and later expand to address other conflicts, according to a draft agreement and a copy of the letter seen by Reuters.
The letter states that unless member states pay $1 billion each to finance the board’s activities and gain permanent membership, member states’ terms of office will be limited to three-year terms.
The Peace Board was authorized by the UN Security Council in November, but this was only valid until 2027 and focused solely on the Gaza conflict. Russia and China, two powers with veto power, abstained, complaining that the resolution did not give the UN a clear role in Gaza’s future.
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The Deputy Prime Minister, who stayed in Marles, said he “welcomed” the invitation. Donald Trump Australia joining the ‘peace council’.
However, Marles is a little more reserved about whether Australia will join this board.
We welcome the invitation as we are committed to the Trump Administration’s full efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East. For humanitarian aid to flow and for this part of the world to rebuild, we need to see an end to the conflict there. In terms of specific demand, we will discuss this with America to understand what that means and what is involved.
Marles will also refrain from commenting on the push to buy Greenland following the Trump administration’s moves to impose tariffs on European countries.
He says Greenland’s future is “a matter for Denmark and Greenland” but the government does not support tariffs – his colleague and cabinet minister makes a similar comment: Katy GallagherIt was done yesterday. Marles’ statement is as follows:
They are the dominant powers. This is who Australia knows. That’s the main issue here. In terms of tariffs, we do not support tariffs and have taken a consistent stance with the United States in opposing tariffs. We will not go into a running commentary on the relationship between the United States and Europe.
You can find more information about these tariffs here:
Richard Marles says coalition ‘lost’ due to anti-defamation laws
Deputy prime minister and defense minister Richard Marlessays the Coalition is “lost” as the government tries to get the opposition to support the contentious hate bill (which was forced to split at the weekend).
Marles has been making the media rounds on behalf of Labor this morning, starting on ABC News Breakfast to implore the Coalition to come to the table.
What we wanted to do was to implement the entire report on combating antisemitism. Jillian Segal. We wanted the laws against libel to be passed by the Parliament. The Liberal party said at that point they supported it. The Jewish community wants us to do this, but when we are deadlocked the Liberal party disappears.
This is not doing politics between Labor and the Liberals, this is doing politics within the Liberal party. They need to overcome the divide and bring bipartisanship to our nation.
When asked about Labour’s decline in the polls following the Bondi terror attack, Marles said the government was not focusing on the elections and the prime minister Anthony Albanese “He’s done an incredible job since December 14th.”
Barnaby Joyce ‘humbled’ by growing support for One Nation
Barnaby Joyce He says One Nation is giving Australians a “license for the alternative” after a News poll published by The Australian newspaper showed support for the tiny conservative party rose to 22% ahead of the Coalition’s 21% primary vote.
Labor’s primary vote also fell to 32%, down four points from last year.
Speaking on Sunrise, Joyce – who left the party towards the end of last year – said he was “humbled” by the support and that it was not an attack on the party. Susan LeyLeadership of the coalition.
There was never an attack on Susan’s leadership. I think what One Nation has done is allowed people for an alternative… And when you have to choose between political correctness and looking after Australians, we will look after Australians first.
Joyce was joined by a cabinet minister. Murray WattHe said the results “show why you see so much division within the Coalition.” “That’s what’s driving them further to the right.”
Krishani Dhanji
Good morning, Krishani Dhanji We’re here with you on the first session day of the year, and it’s going to be a big day.
A motion of condolence has been introduced for the victims, families and first responders of the Bondi terror tragedy, while the government seeks to pressure the Coalition to support divisive hate speech laws (as the Greens have promised to pass gun reforms).
The Coalition will also be on alert this morning after the first News Poll of the year painted them a bleak picture and showed growing support for One Nation. The poll also shows the government’s popularity is declining.
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Australia invited to join Trump’s ‘peace board’
Governments acted cautiously Donald Trump’s An invitation to join a ‘peace board’ initiative aimed at resolving conflicts globally, a plan that diplomats say could undermine the work of the UN.
Only Hungary, whose leader is a close ally of Trump, has given a definitive acceptance in response to invitations that have been sent to nearly 60 countries and began arriving in European capitals on Saturday, diplomats said.
According to officials, those invited included Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Canada, the European Commission and leaders of major powers in the Middle East.
Like Lorenzo Tondo According to a report this morning, far-right ministers in Israel attacked the names chosen by the White House for the panel; These names include representatives from Türkiye and Qatar; Both were critical of Israel’s war in the region:
The board will be led by Trump for life and will begin by addressing the Gaza conflict and later expand to address other conflicts, according to a draft agreement and a copy of the letter seen by Reuters.
The letter states that unless member states pay $1 billion each to finance the board’s activities and gain permanent membership, member states’ terms of office will be limited to three-year terms.
The Peace Board was authorized by the UN Security Council in November, but this was only valid until 2027 and focused solely on the Gaza conflict. Russia and China, two powers with veto power, abstained, complaining that the resolution did not give the UN a clear role in Gaza’s future.
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Imogen Dewey
Good morning. Krishani Dhanji I’ll be here shortly to tell you the news of the day, as federal parliament is recalled for an emergency session following the Bondi terror attack.
Afterwards Anthony Albanese A split of the draft bills has been agreed and new gun control measures are planned to be introduced with the support of the Greens.
But as Tom McIlroy Jewish leaders are calling for a last-minute compromise to secure tough new hate speech laws, it was reported yesterday; The most controversial elements of smear and intimidation had stalled due to strong opposition from the political left and right.
Let’s get started.
