Australia's Diplomatic Failure in PNG Exposed
A recent diplomatic misstep by Australia in Papua New Guinea reveals a profound failure to understand Pacific neighbours, threatening regional influence and trust.
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Australia Signs Landmark Defence Pact with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a landmark security treaty with PNG, Australia's largest defence agreement with a Pacific nation, marking a strategic shift to reinforce regional stability.
PNG delays Australia defence treaty in major setback
Papua New Guinea's parliament postpones ratification of crucial security pact with Australia, dealing significant setback to Canberra's Pacific strategy and Anthony Albanese's government.
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.
Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025
Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.
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.
Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence
Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.
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 cuts skilled migration, new hurdles for UK applicants
In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u
NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries
Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Solar Restrictions Loom Amid Defence Talks
Exclusive: Australia faces a perfect storm as energy shortages prompt drastic rooftop solar power restrictions. Prime Minister Albanese's emergency talks with Papua New Guinea highlight growing regional tensions amid climate and defence crises.
AUKUS Submarines Plagued by Critical Vulnerabilities
Exclusive: A damning parliamentary report reveals the $368bn AUKUS submarine programme is plagued by severe technological and workforce risks that could leave Australia's future fleet exposed.
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.
British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash
Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.
MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Dilemma Exposed
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu
UK Couple's Honest Verdict on Life in Australia
A British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.
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
NZ Dad's Plea For Kids After Police Shooting Horror
Tom Phillips, a New Zealand father, issues a chilling public plea for the return of his three children, missing for over two years, following a violent shooting incident in Maramarua that left three police officers injured. The desperate search continues
London Arms Fair Sparks Fiery Protests and Police Clashes
Chaos engulfed a major London defence exhibition as activists clashed with police, setting tyres alight in a dramatic protest against the global arms trade. Our photo report captures the fiery scenes and the tense standoff.
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.
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