Albanese Nominates Greg Moriarty for US Ambassador; Trump’s Afghanistan Comments Criticised

February 2, 2026 Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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* Subject: Australia news live update
* Key Point: The US ambassador has stated that comments made by Donald Trump regarding Afghanistan are “completely unacceptable.”
* Additional Information: The live blog also mentions bushfires in Victoria,a manhunt in NSW,and Australian federal politics involving Anthony Albanese,Sussan Ley,and the labor/Coalition parties.
* Source: The Guardian (www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jan/25…)