History was made today with the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US, only the second to serve non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland in 1893.

Penny Wong and Donald Trump hardly sound like a match made in political heaven. Yet, there was Australia’s foreign minister, in prime position.

Fresh from attending Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will hold meetings with US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with other members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Washington, including US Security of State Marco Rubio.

Speaking in Washington, where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, the foreign minister said Beijing would top the agenda in talks with the new administration.

It was Donald Trump rather than Joe Biden who issued a statement confirming the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.

Qantas is set to overhaul its Frequent Flyers loyalty program as its popularity grows. Elon Musk has offered response to accusations he made a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration. The Tesla CEO triggered widespread criticism for a provocative salute which has been interpreted as a "belligerent" act.

The Albanese government is spruiking Australia’s economic offerings to the US amid uncertainty among Washington’s closest allies.

By Simon Lewis, David Brunnstrom and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a meeting in Washington with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday will stress the importance of working with allies "on the things that are important to America and Americans.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned both Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt to not inflame community tensions following the announcement of a phased ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Anthony Albanese has spruiked a “perfect relationship” with the United States as Australian politicians joined world leaders in congratulating Donald Trump as he returned to the White House on Tuesday.

America's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Quad foreign ministers, including Australia's Penny Wong, stressing allied relations.