UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.
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France pushes 30% cap on UK parts in EU defence fund
Paris proposes a 30% ceiling on the value of British-made components in EU defence projects, a move seen as a direct challenge to UK's defence industry and a new Brexit clash.
Australia-PNG Defence Treaty Faces Major Delay
A landmark security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea faces significant delays due to internal opposition in PNG, raising concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Albanese's PNG security deal mission fails
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's crucial diplomatic mission to Papua New Guinea has ended without a landmark security treaty, dealing a significant blow to Canberra's efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific region.
World Leaders Celebrate Papua New Guinea's 50th Anniversary
King Charles and Australian PM lead global dignitaries in Port Moresby to mark Papua New Guinea's 50th year of independence, a milestone event underscoring the nation's strategic importance in the Pacific.
King Charles III's Historic Papua New Guinea Diplomatic Triumph
King Charles III and Queen Camilla conclude a landmark tour of Papua New Guinea, strengthening Commonwealth ties and honouring wartime heritage in a significant Pacific diplomacy move.
Papua New Guinea's 1975 Independence: A Nation Remembered
Fifty years on, Papua New Guinea reflects on its historic journey from Australian administration to sovereign nationhood, marking a pivotal moment in Commonwealth history.
Sydney Airport Social Media Ban & PNG Treaty Signed
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform
A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.
Australia and PNG sign major defence pact amid Pacific tensions
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign a landmark security agreement, strengthening military cooperation and regional stability in the Pacific amidst growing geopolitical competition.
Australia-Papua New Guinea Defence Pact Strengthens Amid Tensions
Exclusive: Defence Minister Richard Marles announces major strategic shift as Australia deepens military ties with Papua New Guinea, sparking regional security discussions.
UK's £1.2bn AUKUS Shipyard Investment for Nuclear Subs
The UK and Australian governments commit £1.2bn to modernise Henderson Shipyard, positioning it as a cornerstone of the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme and safeguarding thousands of skilled jobs.
Victoria's Historic Aboriginal Treaty Referendum Set for 2026
Victoria prepares for a landmark referendum to establish Australia's first formal Aboriginal treaty, creating a permanent Indigenous representative body and embedding 'truth-telling' in the state's political framework.
Victoria Forges Australia's First Treaty with Aboriginal Peoples
In a monumental step towards reconciliation, the Australian state of Victoria has finalised the nation's first-ever treaty with its Aboriginal peoples. This groundbreaking agreement promises to deliver self-determination, redress historical injustices, an
Victoria's Treaty Talks in Crisis: Premier Confronted by Protesters
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
Putin and Kim Forge Strategic Pact to Challenge West
Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to North Korea results in a historic strategic partnership treaty, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising alarms in Western capitals.
Kathmandu Paralysed by Indefinite General Strike Over Treaty
Kathmandu faces an indefinite shutdown as a crippling general strike, led by the opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party, protests a controversial river treaty with India. Businesses are closed and transport has ceased in the Nepalese capital.
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Mutual Defence Pact in Pyongyang
In a seismic shift for global security, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a landmark mutual defence treaty during the Russian leader's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signalling a new anti-Western alliance.
Global Push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?
Australia's Multi-Million Pound Indigenous Treaty Costs Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the colossal taxpayer-funded bill for Australian state-level Indigenous treaties, with Victoria alone spending millions on its contentious negotiation framework.
Three Dead in Violent Indonesia Papua Protests
Violent protests in Indonesia's Papua region have left three dead and eleven injured. The unrest was sparked by a new law on regional divisions, raising tensions in the resource-rich area.
TikToker's terrifying retreat from spear-wielding tribe
Shocking footage captures the moment an Irish TikToker and his team are forced into a panicked retreat after attempting to gift salt to an isolated tribe in Papua New Guinea, in what he described as a 'really dangerous situation'.
Papua New Guinea's breakthrough in fighting violence against women
Exclusive report on Papua New Guinea's innovative, community-driven strategy to combat endemic violence against women, offering a potential blueprint for other nations.
Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners
In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.
Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe
Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.
US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages
Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob
Australia Deepens Defence Pact with PNG in Pacific Power Play
Australia signs a sweeping new defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, escalating a fierce diplomatic battle with China for influence in the Pacific region. The deal grants significant military access, marking a new phase in regional security.
Pentagon's Hegseth Sacks DIA Director Kruse
Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe
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