Dust Settles on Modi’s Oz Visit! So, How Much Dust Did Blow?
On May 23, PM Modi’s Sydney visit formed part of the third and last leg of his three-nation tour after he ended his Papua New Guinea visit. This was Modi’s first visit to Australia...
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CECA Negotiations between India and Australia Planned for June and July, Says Foreign Secretary
In a recent press briefing on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Australia, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra provided an update on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations between India and Australia. Kwatra announced that...
Australia announces biggest defence shakeup since World War Two
Australia’s government has released a review that recommends the country’s biggest defence shakeup since World War Two. The review focuses on several key areas, including prioritising long-range precision strike capability, domestic production of guided...
Australian PM Hopeful for Early Conclusion of Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with India
India and Australia are working towards finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) this year, said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday....
EAM Jaishankar visits Fiji, signs MoU on visa exemption
India and Fiji signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports, marking a significant development in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The MoU was...
Countering China’s Expansion: U.S. Opens Embassy in Solomon Islands
The US has established a new embassy in the Solomon Islands to counteract China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific, according to NHK World. This move aligns with the US strategy of increasing its presence...
Jacinda Ardern: The Right Leader at the Right Time
Jacinda Ardern has stepped down as New Zealand Prime Minister. What is her legacy, and what will her resignation mean for New Zealand politics? New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that she...
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Announces Surprise Resignation, Will Not Seek Re-Election
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a shock announcement on Thursday that she would be stepping down as leader no later than early February and would not seek re-election. Ardern, holding back tears,...
Drowning island nations: ‘This is how a Pacific atoll dies’
While world leaders from wealthy countries acknowledge the “existential threat” of climate change, Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano is racing to save his tiny island nation from drowning by raising it 13 to 16...
Australian PM signals stronger ties with Indonesia on security, climate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heralded a deepened relationship with close neighbour Indonesia, pledging stronger cooperation on trade, security and climate change during his first bilateral visit on Monday. Before the formal talks began,...
