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Navigating the Energy Wars of the South China Sea

In the vast waters of the South China Sea, a significant conflict brews over the region's abundant oil and natural gas resources. This area, crucial...

BHP’s Bold $39 Billion Bid to Transform the Mining Landscape

In a strategic play set to reshape the global mining industry, BHP, the world's largest mining firm, has launched a $39 billion acquisition bid for its competitor, Anglo American. This move positions BHP to potentially...

Reinventing Australia’s Military for a New Era

Amid growing global tensions, Australia embarks on a transformative journey, reallocating AU$50 billion ($32 billion) towards reshaping its military. This overhaul, driven by Defense Minister...

Pacific Whales and Dolphins Granted Legal Personhood in Groundbreaking Treaty

Indigenous leaders from New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and the Cook Islands have granted legal...

Solomon Islands Election: A Geopolitical Pivot in the Pacific

This Wednesday, the Solomon Islands will face a critical election, with attentive global eyes closely watching the outcome. At the...

Australia Raises Crop Output Projections for 2023/24

The Australian Department of Agriculture has updated its 2023–24 winter wheat crop forecast, adding an estimated 500,000 metric tons to reach a total of...

Australia Announces Historic Naval Expansion

Australia is planning its most significant naval upgrade since World War II, investing an additional $7.2 billion (AU$11.1 billion)...

Major Cyber Attack Disrupts Australian Ports

Australian government agencies convened an emergency meeting on Sunday due to a severe, ongoing cyber attack affecting the nation's...

China-Australia Relations Warm with Key Visit

President Xi Jinping's meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing signals a shifting...

World Bank Predicts 2.4% Growth for East Timor in 2023

This year, Portuguese-speaking Timor-Leste's private spending is expected to grow by 4%, outpacing government spending...

East Timor’s Take on BRICS, Global South, and Governance

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta says the U.S. and China should talk, not fight. He stresses dialogue over conflict...