China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to...
China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from...
NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.
China briefed...
Historic Vuvale Union strengthens Fiji-Australia security partnership
Australia and Fiji have signed two landmark treaties that elevate their bilateral relationship into a new strategic partnership, with Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and...
Australian PM heads to the Solomon Islands after Fiji breakthrough
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join the Solomon Islands' independence day celebrations as attention turns to a Chinese missile test in the Pacific...
Bavi one of the strongest storms to pass through Marianas
Super Typhoon Bavi pummeled through the Marianas region Monday morning, with its eye passing over Rota, bringing torrential rains and destructive winds that peaked...
PNG PM to announce reshuffle this week
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says a cabinet reshuffle and portfolio restructuring should be expected on Thursday or Friday.
This follows a review...
Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
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More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...
AFP to push Australia’s Pacific police training model to reduce UN costs
An Australian Federal Police model could help train United Nations peacekeepers in weeks, not months, while a new Pacific policing bloc is designed to...
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