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The latest snapshot of Pacific aid shows development finance dropped sharply as COVID support fell away, while China has re-emerged as the second largest bilateral donor in the region. The Lowy Institute's Pacific Aid Map also shows that lending to Pacific countries has jumped – something that analysts warn could pose risks to the region.
about 1 month ago
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The outgoing diplomat also called her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jr's vaccine views "dangerous" in a wideranging Press Club appearance.
about 1 month ago
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Donald Trump thinks Kevin Rudd is "a little bit nasty" and "not the brightest bulb". It is an open question whether Australia's ambassador to America will be able to deal with the returning Trump administration.
about 2 months ago
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Government auditors slam the Australian Passport Office's handling of procurement contracts worth more than $1.5 billion
about 2 months ago
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After months of delays, Pacific leaders this week completed a tour of riot stricken French Pacific territory New Caledonia, suggesting a Pacific police force could help lower the temperature.
about 2 months ago
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The king has warned that climate change is an existential threat that is undermining development progress and exacerbating inequalities between nations across the commonwealth.
about 2 months ago
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China's foreign ministry accused Australia of being "plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes" in response to a statement calling on Beijing to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
2 months ago
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The group warns climate change will cause more regular and severe natural disasters that will overwhelm the ability of the federal government and its agencies to help protect and rebuild communities.
3 months ago
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In the battle for power and influence in Asia, one report says the size of a country's military isn't all that matters.
3 months ago
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The federal government is predicting a flood of new investment into Australia's critical mineral and clean energy sectors after sealing a free trade pact with the United Arab Emirates.
3 months ago
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The ABC is told the cyber breach was "extensive" and that the group behind the hack was intent on gathering information about the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and its operations.
3 months ago