‘Overwhelming force’: Grim China warning
The head of the CIA has made a worrying prediction about China’s readiness to make a move on Taiwan, citing the Ukraine war as an example.
Pacific
Albo’s first move back in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pounced on an “absolute priority” after flying into Australia from overseas this afternoon.
Solomons makes huge China promise
Solomon Islands will not host a foreign military base because the nation would be targeted for “military strikes”, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Thursday.
Surprise response to China military deal
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has made a big guarantee about his country’s controversial security pact with China.
‘Need a hug’: Albo’s sweet Fiji meeting
Anthony Albanese and his Solomon Islands counterpart appear to have embraced the idea of closer diplomatic ties.
US launches major push against China
Vice President Kamala Harris will on Wednesday reveal a new US strategy for the Pacific, as concern grows over China strengthening ties with island states.
What Australia must do during US visit
Experts say Australia should be prepared when the Defence Minister touches down in the US overnight.
PM’s cold response to China demands
Beijing and Canberra have ended a two-year diplomatic freeze, but to better improve relations Australia must do four things.
Penny Wong’s historic China meeting
Penny Wong has taken a step to thaw relations with Beijing in a historic meeting with her Chinese counterpart.
‘Biggest threat’: Chilling warning for Aus
Anthony Albanese will be confronted with repairing some of Australia’s most important relationships, but to do so he must take drastic action.
China meeting not locked in: Penny Wong
A meeting between the Foreign Minister and her Chinese counterpart isn’t locked in just yet despite the fact he’ll be meeting with the US.
Qantas passengers ‘dumped’ overnight
More than a hundred international passengers were left stranded at an airport overnight, with “no-one there to help them”.
Furious China turns on New Zealand
Beijing has expressed its displeasure at New Zealand after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a statement critical of China.
‘So ignorant’: China blasts Albanese
Chinese media has taken aim at Anthony Albanese, claiming Australian PM is being “misled by NATO” and that hopes for bettering relations were “diminishing by the day”.
Woman beat, burnt, killed 5yo boy
A 27-year-old woman has been jailed for her prolonged abuse and eventual murder of a five-year-old boy she had in her care. Warning: Distressing Content.
‘Barbaric’: Albo’s strong China warning
The Prime Minister had urged NATO leaders to work with Australia to prevent a situation similar to that in Ukraine from unfolding within the region.
How hero bystander ended mass stabbing
A woman injured in a mass stabbing in Auckland has spoken of the terrifying moment she was confronted by a man with a knife, as details about the horror attack emerge.
Horror as mass stabbing rocks New Zealand
Four members of the public have been stabbed in what police say was a “random” and “isolated” incident on Auckland’s North Shore.
Monster rapist’s sick four words to victim
WARNING: Graphic content. A rapist has finally faced justice for some of the worst sexual violence police have ever dealt with.
Boy in coma doesn’t know 7 relatives dead
A close friend of a crash survivor who lose seven members of his family in the horror shunt is holding out hope he’ll return home.
Entire family wiped out in crash named
The grieving family of the seven people who died in a horrific crash near Picton on Sunday are in disbelief after the unspeakable loss.
Three generations killed in horror crash
Three generations of one family, including a baby, have been wiped out in a horror crash that happened “in the blink of an eye”.
Mum’s horror injuries after common act
A young mum has been left with “excruciating” second-degree burns after her nightly habit went terribly wrong. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Wong infuriates China with one move
The move is likely to anger China, who will see Penny Wong’s donation as an attempt to curry favour with the island state.
Penny Wong’s big statement on China
The Foreign Minister has responded to a controversial China security pact during a visit to the Solomon Islands.
‘Contested’: Grim sign for the Pacific
A grim sign for the Pacific has been issued as Australia and New Zealand made a decision following China’s security deal with the Solomon Islands.
Penny Wong’s next step on China
The Foreign Minister is making a significant visit to reset diplomatic relations and calm tensions in the Pacific.
Dad shot by gunman outside school
A man has been injured after a gunman opened fire outside a New Zealand primary school this morning, sparking panic.
Australia’s next big move to take on China
On the back of historic talks with China, Australia’s Defence Minister is upping the ante and continuing his regional tour.
‘Intimidation’: Barnaby blasts China
Barnaby Joyce has accused China of using its military muscle to put “a foot on our throat” after a big meeting with Australia.
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