I2U2 countries plan $2-bn initiative to tackle food security
A $2 billion food security proposal, which calls for the establishment of agricultural parks in India with finance from the UAE, is expected to...
Australia commits to train Pacific islands for defence
In the face of growing rivalry for security ties in the area and as China prepares for a competing gathering to the Pacific Islands...
US, Japan, Australia, NZ, UK form Pacific group
The White House said on Friday that an informal group was formed by the United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom...
24 nations sending troops to Mozambique to fight militants
At least 24 nations have sent troops to help Mozambique combat militants in the northern region of Cabo Delgado.The finding of 7,000 "ghost soldiers"...
Starlink constellation: Musk’s SpaceX launches rocket with 53 satellites
SpaceX launched a rocket carrying 53 satellites for the Starlink broadband network from California on Saturday morning (Indian Standard Time). At 2:37 a.m. IST,...
Tuvalu is sinking in Pacific; country becoming ‘pawn’ in global competition
Tuvalu's foreign minister expressed concern that climate change, which poses an existential threat to the Pacific nation, is being overlooked, and that neighboring island...
EU might impose sanctions on Vanuatu for offering economic citizenship to Russians
The government is still taking applications of Russian nationals, which might serve as a major threat to the western community.
Australia’s vaccine diplomacy can prevent China’s incursion in Pacific islands
Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated on Sunday that Australia was able to prevent a Chinese "incursion" into the Pacific islands by meeting with leaders...
EU removes Vanuatu from Visa Waiver list, who to blame?
In a major development, the European Council has expelled Vanuatu from the EU’s Visa Waiver List.