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US to increase force projection from Australia in face of 'coercive' China

Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US next year to boost supply for allies in the Indo Pacific and increase a US military presence in the

US to increase force projection from Australia in face of 'coercive' China
Asia|News|US|World

U.S.-Australia talks focus on China's 'coercive behaviour'

The United States and Australia kicked off high-level talks on Tuesday that will focus on China's "coercive behaviour", as

U.S.-Australia talks focus on China's 'coercive behaviour'
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US military, seeking strategic advantages, builds up Australia's northern bases amid China tensions

The U.S. military is building infrastructure in northern Australia to help it project power into the South China Sea if a crisis with China erupts, a Reuters

US military, seeking strategic advantages, builds up Australia's northern bases amid China tensions
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World's youngest air force Papua New Guinea takes to skies among Top Guns

One of the world's youngest air forces is taking part in war games alongside cutting-edge stealth fighter jets as the Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea

World's youngest air force Papua New Guinea takes to skies among Top Guns
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Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines

An Italian carrier strike group on its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will sail through the South China Sea to the Philippines after

Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines
Crime|News|World

Father, awaiting Julian Assange's arrival in Australia, says he never gave up

Julian Assange's father, John Shipton, could breathe a massive sigh of relief on Wednesday after a decade-long campaign to free his son.

Father, awaiting Julian Assange's arrival in Australia, says he never gave up
Asia|Australia|News|Political|World

Australia seeks defence chiefs dialogue with China to reduce military incidents

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday that his country wants to restart annual dialogue with China's chief of defence to reduce

Australia seeks defence chiefs dialogue with China to reduce military incidents
Asia|Australia|News

Australia's Albanese tells China's Li journalist incident 'unacceptable'

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had told China's Premier Li Qiang that an incident at parliament house, where Chinese officials tried to

Australia's Albanese tells China's Li journalist incident 'unacceptable'
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Australian writer's sentence upheld ahead of China Premier's visit, say supporters

Australian writer Yang Hengjun's suspended death sentence has been upheld by Beijing's High People's Court, with the decision relayed to Australian officials two

Australian writer's sentence upheld ahead of China Premier's visit, say supporters
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Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold talks on trade, rights

Australia and China will take steps to improve military communication to avoid incidents, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said after meeting Premier Li Qiang on

Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold talks on trade, rights
Asia|Australia|News

China's Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties 'back on track'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday, saying relations were "back on track" as he started the first visit by a Chinese premier to the major

China's Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties 'back on track'
Asia|News|US|World

War over Taiwan would change world, says Australia ambassador to US Kevin Rudd

Australia's ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, cautioned in a speech that the global consequences of a war over Taiwan would be as great as the impact of the

War over Taiwan would change world, says Australia ambassador to US Kevin Rudd
News|US|World

Australian trust in US fell, but security alliance vital, says poll

An annual poll of how Australians view foreign relations showed trust in the United States has dipped, although most (83%) saw the U.S. alliance as important for

Australian trust in US fell, but security alliance vital, says poll
Asia|Australia|News

Solomon Islands tells Australia it will review security

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday Solomon Islands' newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele had told him the Pacific Island nation is

Solomon Islands tells Australia it will review security
News|US

Former US Marine pilot arrested in Australia worked with Chinese hacker, lawyer says

A former U.S.

Former US Marine pilot arrested in Australia worked with Chinese hacker, lawyer says
Australia|Environment|News

Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu amid Pacific contest for influence with China

Australia will quadruple its financial assistance to Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation at risk from rising seas, to cement a landmark climate migration and security

Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu amid Pacific contest for influence with China
Asia|Australia|News|World

China says its military took necessary steps to warn Australia in jet incident

China said on Tuesday its military took steps to warn and alert an Australian aircraft after Australia blamed a Chinese fighter jet for endangering one of its military

China says its military took necessary steps to warn Australia in jet incident
Asia|Australia|News

Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said on Friday he looked forward to visits by China's foreign minister and Australia's prime minister in the coming days that

Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers
Election|News|World

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat, results showed on Saturday, but it will be days before vote counting determines

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues
News|World

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat, results showed on Saturday, but it will be days before vote counting determines

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues
News|World

Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister

Solomon Islands lawmakers selected Jeremiah Manele as their new prime minister on Thursday, elevating the former foreign minister who has pledged to continue the Pacific

Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister
Asia|News|World

Solomon Islands lawmakers to vote Thursday for new PM as China deals eyed

Solomon Islands lawmakers will select a new prime minister in a secret ballot on Thursday, choosing between foreign minister Jeremiah Manele and opposition leader Matthew

Solomon Islands lawmakers to vote Thursday for new PM as China deals eyed
News|World

Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare said he narrowly won his seat and still exercises power over security in the Pacific Islands nation, as he vies with

Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new government
Asia|News|World

Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader

Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the

Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader
Asia|Election|News|US

Solomon Islands election in the balance as voting continues

The Solomon Islands election, watched by China and the U.S. for its impact on regional security, is shaping up as a tight race with opposition parties gaining seats and

Solomon Islands election in the balance as voting continues

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