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Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three...
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Solomon Islands election: PM Sogavare retains seat as count continues
Full results are expected in coming days to determine whether Manasseh Sogavare’s Our party can form...
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‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents
President’s suggestion that his ‘Uncle Bosie’ was eaten by cannibals harms US efforts to build Pacific...
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Ram believed responsible for deaths of elderly New Zealand couple
Police say the sheep was shot dead after confronting officers called to the property in Waitakere,...
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Australia needs a plan for war to ‘focus the national mind’, Michael Pezzullo says
Former secretary of the home affairs department recommends preparation of a ‘war book’ to allocate roles...
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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and...
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Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears
Mount Ruang has repeatedly erupted, and officials fear it could collapse and create a tsunami, with...
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Japan to allow divorced parents to share custody of children
Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing...
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Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on...
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Newshub: parts of axed New Zealand media outlet to continue in new deal
Newshub owner Warner Bros Discovery strikes deal with Stuff to provide bulletins amid concerns over the...
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German chancellor urges Chinese industry bosses to play fair in EU market
Olaf Scholz says European cars should have equal access to Chinese customersEurope live – latest updatesThe...
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China continues to persecute family of dissidents unlawfully, finds report
Authorities continuing ‘intimidation’ including separating children from their parents, despite pledge to end collective punishmentChina continues...
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As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of...
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‘We found 700 different species’: astonishing array of wildlife discovered in Cambodia mangroves
Hairy-nosed otters and cats that catch fish are among the startling diversity of creatures making their...
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China reaffirms ties with North Korea in high-level meeting
Top-ranking Chinese official Zhao Leji met Kim Jong-un during three-day visit to PyongyangA top ranking Chinese...
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Network of ‘ghost roads’ paves the way for levelling Asia-Pacific rainforests
Bulldozed tracks and informal byways in tropical forests and palm-oil plantations ‘almost always’ an indicator of...
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Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and...
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Canada spies under pressure over foreign meddling reports
Prime minister testified at inquiry into foreign interference that agency’s report of China meddling wasn’t relayed...
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While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?
Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in...
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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila...
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Fishermen saved by ‘Help’ message on same tiny island where ‘SOS’ saved three others
Three rescued in the Pacific after making message in the sand with palm fronds, just as...
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£52,000 golden teacup stolen from Tokyo department store
Takashimaya to increase security after theft of 24-carat gold teaware from unlocked display boxA golden teacup...
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Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in $27bn fraud case
Truong My Lan found guilty of embezzling from Saigon Commercial Bank in case that was part...
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Ratings agency downgrades China debt outlook over economic uncertainty
Fitch cut to negative comes as country moves away from reliance on growth from property sectorBusiness...