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

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.

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

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.

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

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sat down with Donald Trump’s new security advisor and Marco Rubio, the first cabinet member to be sworn in. Elon Musk says “future of civilization” could hang on German election in surprise address at AfD launch.

US president-elect Donald Trump has an “opportunity” to stabilise the Middle East amid a fragile truce in Gaza, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

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.

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.

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

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.

While Quad’s agenda was expanded significantly under Biden, the extent of Trump’s commitment to non-security issues in Quad remains to be seen