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Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China?

Priestley Habru — Fri, 03 May 2024 04:28:33 +0000

Ordinary Solomon Islanders have more pressing issues to worry about than diplomatic tussles between global powers.

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‘An important recognition’: PNG leader’s speech sheds light on Albo’s Pacific strategy

Anton Nilsson — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:42:43 +0000

Marape has become one of the few world leaders who have addressed the Australian Parliament, and the speech is a sign of deepening relations with Papua New Guinea.

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Has Trump’s triumph in Iowa killed the myth of the Iowa caucuses?

Guy Rundle — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:13:13 +0000

Hoping The Donald can be headed off by Nikki Haley in New Hampshire shows the mainstream right is in denial.

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Australia becomes radioactive at Pacific Islands Forum as nations eye revamp of nuclear treaty

Anton Nilsson — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:22:13 +0000

Nuclear fallout has again become a top political issue in the Pacific as states worry about AUKUS and Japanese wastewater.

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A lazy Australian’s guide to the New Zealand election

Rebekah Holt — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:23:29 +0000

It all seemed so simple: Labour out, Nationals in. But then, as with most elections all over the world, things started going awry.

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China is testing the Solomon Islands — but don’t underestimate its people’s resilience

Ed Cavanough — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:25:50 +0000

There is a view that Solomon Islanders are mere pushovers to Beijing’s will. The evidence on the ground is more nuanced.

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With Gusmão’s return in Timor-Leste, Australia faces new and old challenges

Michael Sainsbury — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:14:07 +0000

While tensions simmer over a spying scandal, Australia's closest neighbour is determined to establish a $20 billion oil and gas project.

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New Zealand is being smashed by a once-in-a-century cyclone. Here’s why

Emma Elsworthy — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:44:14 +0000

There’s one very good reason for our rapidly intensifying cyclone season, an expert says, and it’s putting a surging amount of lives at risk on either side of the ditch.

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Right-wing commentator Avi Yemini denied entry to New Zealand over domestic abuse conviction

Cam Wilson — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:52:53 +0000

Immigration NZ contradicts Yemini's claim his rejection was because of a NZ Herald article labelling him an 'Australian conspiracy commentator'.

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Solomon Islands signs on to China telecom deal — but at what price?

Julia Bergin — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:15:09 +0000

The $96 million deal has many thinking the numbers don't add up, and others that the new infrastructure may be a security risk.

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