1 hour agoKey events from the past hour include discussions between Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, as well as UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed, regarding the recognition of Palestine and efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. These talks also touched on issues such as Rafah, hostage releases, and the upcoming UN general assembly vote on Palestinian recognition. Australia is actively engaging with its partners on these matters. Stay updated with the latest news on The Guardian Australia.