Indo-Pacific
U.S. Army, Japan, Australia expand logistics cooperation
First drill between Army, Japan's GSDF focuses on keeping islets supplied
Politics
Politics
New Zealand's ruling Labour Party sinks in polls ahead of election
Soaring prices leave voters struggling to pay rent and avoiding doctor visits
International relations
Australia, Philippines beef up ties amid South China Sea tensions
Annual defense minister meeting planned as Prime Minister Albanese visits Manila
International relations
Australian PM to visit China this year after 'progress' on ties
Premier Li welcomes Albanese' planned visit following meeting at ASEAN summit
Indo-Pacific
Deep-sea mining key domain for power politics: analyst
Smaller states establishing outsized leverage in the Indian Ocean
Politics
Vanuatu parliament to elect new PM after court appeal dismissed
Island nation at center of strategic rivalry between China and West
Politics
Australia sets October date for historic vote on Indigenous recognition
Country faces six-week campaign ahead of landmark referendum
Indo-Pacific
Three U.S. Marines die in 'tragic' Osprey aircraft crash in Australia
Five others were transported to hospital in serious condition: U.S. military
Supply Chain
Australia looks to EV boom to transform economy
Lithium-rich nation seeks to become key link in battery supply chain
South China Sea
Australia plans more patrols with Philippines in South China Sea
Defense chief Marles cites rules-based regional order and collective security
International relations
Australia to upgrade Vietnam ties, foreign minister says
Penny Wong touts shared interest in protecting nations 'regardless of size'
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Politics
Australia's Albanese stares down party rebellion over AUKUS
Labor opponents of nuclear submarine program vow to fight on
Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
Indo-Pacific
U.S. cements 'game-changing' defense ties with Australia, Japan
Pentagon welcomes new security pact as allies plan fighter training this month
Commodities
China bankrolls Africa railroad to cut Australia iron-ore reliance
Costly infrastructure in Guinea will unlock world's largest untapped source
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand says it knows of China-linked intelligence activity in country
Five Eyes member has been raising concerns about Beijing's actions of late
Defense
India, Japan, U.S., Australia hold naval exercise off Sydney coast
War games location marks a first for Quad members amid friction with China
Opinion
New Zealand's new prime minister is making nice with China
Chris Hipkins will be more reluctant to engage with U.S.-led security initiatives
Indo-Pacific
Australia revamps Pacific island foreign aid to focus on climate
Canberra zeroes in on pressing issue to undercut Chinese influence in the region
Opinion
The Quad is edging closer to collective maritime defense
Australia's hosting of Exercise Malabar provides opening for deeper cooperation
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand warns of 'assertive' China in 1st national security strategy
Document highlights Beijing's influence and infrastructure-building in Pacific region
Opinion
Macron is not giving up France's role as a Pacific player
President offers 'alternative' for states squeezed between U.S. and China
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to upgrade 2 more Australian air bases amid China tensions
Allies to step up local weapons production as U.S. stockpile dwindles
Opinion
Indigenous Australians must finally get a say over their fate
'No' vote in Voice referendum would preserve British settler origin myth