Indo-Pacific
China-friendly Kiribati president aims for third and final term
Taneti Maamau seen as favorite after pro-Taiwan opposition leader fails to make cut
Defense
AUKUS eyes potential Japan cooperation in autonomous maritime systems
Analyst says 'race' with China developing around undersea warfare capabilities
Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Politics
At least 20 killed in Papua New Guinea violence, U.N. says
Death toll may reach 50, as illegal miners fight a week after Pope Francis visit
Interview
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Telecommunication
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
NTT expected to play role in region that is nerve center for undersea communications
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
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Media & Entertainment
Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over bill on falsehoods
Canberra could fine social media firms for failing to prevent spread of misinformation
Immigration
Australia latest to crack down on foreign student influx as rents soar
Schools object to curbs on key export industry that follow trend in Canada and U.K.
Business trends
Japan and Australia should 'update' trade relations: NSW premier
Nikkei Forum in Sydney focuses on the two countries' future
Indo-Pacific
Quad plans Biden-Kishida send-off summit in Delaware on Sept. 21
President to host leaders of Japan, India and Australia in home city
Economy
Pope Francis visits PNG, urges fair treatment for workers
Pontiff also calls for end to ethnic violence in resource-rich Pacific country
International relations
Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Interview
New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
PM Luxon says trade agenda to focus on green economy and renewables
Opinion
U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
Tiny Pacific territory is Washington's 'rusty spear' in the Pacific power struggle
International relations
Pacific leaders' statement scrubbed of Taiwan reference after China protest
Island's deputy foreign minister says 'outside force' sowing division
International relations
China condemns support for Taiwan at Pacific leaders' forum
Envoy calls language in joint communique 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake'
International relations
Pacific leaders back Australia-funded regional policing plan
Initiative follows Beijing's efforts to boost its security presence in region
Climate Change
Climate change is creating need for migration pathways, IOM chief says
U.N. agency chief sees remittances as tool to boost Pacific island development
Interview
Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan
David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo
Climate Change
U.N. secretary-general issues 'SOS' on Pacific's rising seas
Water levels in parts of region up at nearly twice the global rate since 1993
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