International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
International relations
'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news
International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
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International relations
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
Authorities warn of more foreign agents seeking to infiltrate public bodies
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia