US should focus on economic ties to compete with China in Indo Pacific, says former Australia PM

US should focus on economic ties to compete with China in Indo Pacific, says former Australia PM
US should focus on economic ties to compete with China in Indo Pacific, says former Australia PM

US should focus on economic ties to compete with China in Indo Pacific, says former Australia PM
Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers

Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers
Tiny Tuvalu seeks assurance from US its citizens won't be barred

Tiny Tuvalu seeks assurance from US its citizens won't be barred
Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China
Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China
Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security

Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security
New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China

New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China
Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets

Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols

China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols
China offers Pacific Islands increased support in addressing climate change

China offers Pacific Islands increased support in addressing climate change
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, USGS says
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, USGS says
WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea

WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea
Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister
Exclusive-US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows

Exclusive-US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region, USGS says
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region, USGS says
‘It was a horror film’: witnesses recount Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy: Video

‘It was a horror film’: witnesses recount Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy: Video
Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific

Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific
US Pacific commander to advocate 'most strongly' for USAID to Pacific Islands

US Pacific commander to advocate 'most strongly' for USAID to Pacific Islands
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands, GFZ says
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands, GFZ says
China accuses New Zealand's top spy of spreading 'false information'
China accuses New Zealand's top spy of spreading 'false information'
Analysis-BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

Analysis-BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes

New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes
New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact

Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact
Chinese navy drill in Tasman Sea forced 49 flights to change paths, Australian official says
Chinese navy drill in Tasman Sea forced 49 flights to change paths, Australian official says
Australia, Papua New Guinea begin talks on full defence treaty
Australia, Papua New Guinea begin talks on full defence treaty
Australia says Chinese navy ships off Sydney did not pose threats
Australia says Chinese navy ships off Sydney did not pose threats
New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
Explainer-What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?

Explainer-What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal

China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal
China willing to deepen mutual political trust with Cook Islands, premier says

China willing to deepen mutual political trust with Cook Islands, premier says
Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit

Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
Australia makes gender equality key to foreign policy and aid

Australia makes gender equality key to foreign policy and aid
Fiji leader to press Pacific Islands concerns in Washington after U.S. aid frozen

Fiji leader to press Pacific Islands concerns in Washington after U.S. aid frozen
Tonga names crown prince as defence, foreign minister
Tonga names crown prince as defence, foreign minister
New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub

New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub
Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump inauguration

Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump inauguration
Voting begins in quake-ravaged Pacific nation of Vanuatu
Voting begins in quake-ravaged Pacific nation of Vanuatu
New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan

New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Vanuatu Islands, GFZ says
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Vanuatu Islands, GFZ says
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court

Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court
US military airfields in Indo-Pacific too easily taken out of action, report says

US military airfields in Indo-Pacific too easily taken out of action, report says
Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil