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Rudd: Trump win would damage Australia-US alliance
Australia's US ambassador delivers stark assessment of potential Trump return, highlighting concerns for Pacific security and urging Canberra to prepare for all political scenarios.
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.
Pacific 'Blob' Heatwave Returns, Threatening Marine Life
A massive marine heatwave dubbed 'the Blob' has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest, threatening marine ecosystems and raising concerns about climate change impacts on ocean temperatures.
Turnbull hails Albanese's successful Trump meeting
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull applauds Anthony Albanese's successful meeting with Donald Trump, highlighting strengthened Australia-US relations and strategic diplomacy.
British women smash Pacific rowing world record
Two British women make history as first female crew to row non-stop across the Pacific Ocean, battling 40ft waves and extreme isolation in 6-month epic voyage.
Japan's WWII Apology Prime Minister Murayama Dies
Tributes flow for former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, whose historic 1995 apology for WWII atrocities reshaped Asian diplomacy and leaves a complex legacy.
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.
NZ's Peters strengthens Samoa ties in Pacific diplomacy push
New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters makes strategic Pacific visit to Samoa, reinforcing diplomatic ties as China's regional influence grows
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Forum 2025: Key Takeaways as Global Powers Clash
The 2025 Pacific Islands Forum concluded with major geopolitical shifts, climate action demands, and a new regional security pact. Discover the key outcomes shaping the future of the Pacific.
Australia's COP31 Bid Fails as Turkey Refuses to Withdraw
Australia's bid to host the crucial 2026 UN climate summit faces collapse as Turkey declines to withdraw its competing proposal, creating a major diplomatic standoff that threatens global climate negotiations.
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
Australia's Pacific Forum Crisis: Climate Rift and China Threat
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia faces mounting isolation at the Pacific Islands Forum as climate change disputes and China's growing influence create turbulent waters for Canberra's foreign policy.
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
Pacific Islands Forum 2025 Forges Historic Consensus
In a landmark meeting, Pacific Island leaders unite on a bold new strategy for climate action and regional security, challenging global powers to step up their support.
Pacific Islands back Israel amid Gaza war censure
As international censure of Israel's actions in Gaza intensifies, a bloc of Pacific Island nations emerges as unlikely diplomatic supporters, reshaping global alliances and drawing scrutiny.
Japan & Australia Forge Historic Defence Pact Against China
In a landmark move reshaping Indo-Pacific security, Japan and Australia sign a pivotal defence agreement, enabling joint military operations and strengthening ties with the US to counter Beijing's growing influence.
Hurricane Kiko Upgraded to Category 4, Hawaii Monitors
Hurricane Kiko has been rapidly upgraded to a Category 4 storm, churning dangerously in the Eastern Pacific. While its direct path remains uncertain, forecasters warn Hawaii must remain on high alert for potential severe weather conditions in the coming d
Prabowo's Diplomatic Tightrope Between US and China
Exclusive: Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto is embarking on a delicate diplomatic mission to the US and China, seeking to balance relations with both superpowers amid rising global tensions.
Albanese's Growing Confidence on the Challenging World Stage
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is demonstrating a newfound confidence in international diplomacy, deftly navigating a complex web of global challenges from US-China tensions to climate action, reshaping Australia's role on the world stage.
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.
I Stayed on 'Cursed' Island Where Locals Are Fleeing
A travel journalist's dream trip to the Pacific paradise of Niue turns into a shocking discovery of a 'cursed' island battling depopulation, crippling costs, and a hidden darkness behind its idyllic facade. This is not your typical holiday review.
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