Scott Morrison supports US push against China as Donald Trump touts ‘unbreakable bond’ with Australia
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 21, 2019, SCMP. US President Donald Trump treated Australia’s Prime Minister Scott…
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[Analytics] Once a stronghold, Taiwan’s presence in the Pacific wanes
Taiwan suffered two major diplomatic blows in the Pacific this week with both the Solomon…
Australia PM Scott Morrison meets Trump for White House state dinner
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 20, 2019, BBC. US President Donald Trump is hosting Australian PM Scott…
Children in Australia, Pacific launch global climate strike
SYDNEY, Sep 20, 2019, Bangkok Post. School children in Australia and the Pacific Islands kicked…
Japan and New Zealand to jointly aim for expanded Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact
TOKYO, Sep 20, 2019, The Japan Times. The leaders of Japan and New Zealand agreed…
Australia may ban Boeing 737 Max even if US gives it all-clear
CANBERRA, Sep 20, 2019, The Guardian. Australia’s air safety regulator may refuse permission for Boeing…
Palau maintains Taiwan ties after Solomon Islands switch
NGERULMUD, Sep 19, 2019, RNZ. Palau maintains a strong relationship with Taiwan, Palau’s President, Tommy…
Papua New Guinea must be economically independent too: PM Marape
PORT MORESBY, Sep 18, 2019, NBC News/ PNG Today. Papua New Guinea must be able…
UK flags possibility of freedom of movement deal with Australia
CANBERRA, Sep 18, 2019, News.com.au. The UK wants to strike up a new deal with…
Taiwan condemns Solomons’ China switch
TAIPEI, Sep 17, 2019, RNZ. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says she “regrets and strongly condemns”…
[Analytics] Australia’s China-threat wave indicates a nation eager to play US pawn role
The Bolt Report on Sky News Australia on the night of September 10 was almost…
Oil soars after attack on Saudi facilities, poor China data drags on shares
SYDNEY, Sep 16, 2019, Reuters. Oil surged to four-month highs on Monday (Sep 16) after…