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US Drives Flurry of Ukraine Peace Talks

A major US diplomatic initiative to end the war in Ukraine has triggered a whirlwind of global meetings. Discover the key dates and players in the latest push for peace.

APEC 2025: Reshaping Global Trade and Economics

As world leaders gather for the critical APEC summit, discover how this powerful economic alliance is reshaping global trade dynamics and why it matters for Britain's economic future.

Australia isolated in Pacific aid battle with China

New analysis shows Australia is increasingly isolated in its efforts to counter China's expanding influence across the Pacific through development aid, as other Western nations scale back their presence in the region.

Pakistan-Taliban Security Talks Begin in Doha

In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Security Pact

In a landmark move that reshapes Pacific power dynamics, Australia has signed a comprehensive security agreement with Papua New Guinea, marking Canberra's strongest commitment yet to regional stability amid growing Chinese influence.

NZ compensates Samoa for 2012 ferry disaster

In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.

Vanuatu open to Australia pact but rejects bullying

Vanuatu's Prime Minister signals willingness to sign security agreement with Australia while asserting Pacific nation won't be pressured by larger countries in delicate regional negotiations.

Albanese Misses One-on-One Meeting with Trump at UN

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's hopes for a private meeting with US President Donald Trump were dashed at the UN General Assembly, signalling potential challenges for the key Pacific alliance.

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.

Albanese faces Pacific backlash over Woodside gas decision

Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts mounting pressure from Pacific leaders over the controversial Woodside North West Shelf extension, overshadowing the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands. The decision tests Australia's climate commitments and

UK's HMS Prince of Wales Leads Naval Drills with South Korea

In a powerful demonstration of Global Britain, the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales conducts joint exercises with South Korean forces in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the UK's commitment to regional security and its strategic tilt towards the re

Albanese Counters China in Vanuatu as Nature Laws Stall

Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes a strategic visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to reinforce regional ties and counter China's growing influence, while back home, the government faces a critical battle over stalled environmental la

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