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.
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.
New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters makes strategic Pacific visit to Samoa, reinforcing diplomatic ties as China's regional influence grows
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.
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.
A recent diplomatic misstep by Australia in Papua New Guinea reveals a profound failure to understand Pacific neighbours, threatening regional influence and trust.
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.
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 and Queen Camilla conclude a landmark tour of Papua New Guinea, strengthening Commonwealth ties and honouring wartime heritage in a significant Pacific diplomacy move.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
A significant atmospheric river event is set to batter California and the Southwest US, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and potential flooding, with meteorologists warning of travel disruptions and power outages.
In a major breakthrough, Oregon authorities have finally identified Terrence Lee, the last known victim of serial killer Randy Kraft, closing a 44-year-old cold case that haunted the Pacific Northwest.
Residents from the South Pacific island of Vanuatu embark on an emotional pilgrimage to Edinburgh after DNA tests reveal profound Scottish ancestry, rewriting their understanding of family and identity.
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.
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.
A US Navy destroyer has conducted a high-profile transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, challenging Beijing's territorial claims and reaffirming Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Award-winning host Jonathan LaPaglia is confirmed to return for the eleventh season of Australian Survivor, promising a 'brutal' and 'unforgiving' new chapter set in the South Pacific.
India has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-V missile, a system with a range that brings all of China within its strategic strike capability, marking a significant shift in the regional military balance.
The US Navy has successfully trialled a revolutionary AI that can autonomously command a swarm of drones, marking a pivotal leap in unmanned warfare and naval strategy in the Pacific.