The latest report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) highlights 2024 as the warmest year recorded in the South-West Pacific, with temperatures rising 0.48 degrees above the average of the …
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The Trump administration has urged Australia to significantly increase its defence budget, requesting that it be raised to 3.5% of the country’s GDP as soon as possible. This appeal was …
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A dengue fever outbreak has been officially declared in the Cook Islands, a popular destination for Australian tourists. The Ministry of Health reported that there have been seven confirmed cases …
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Australia has introduced a pioneering initiative aimed at training police officers from Pacific Island nations to serve as United Nations peacekeepers. This program is part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s …
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Tonga Earthquake: Tsunami Alert Issued Following Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
by adminA powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck near Tonga, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning for the island nation. According to the US Geological Survey, the …
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A rescue mission is currently in progress for Lithuanian rower Aurimus Mockus, who has been caught in Tropical Cyclone Alfred while attempting to row solo from San Diego to Australia. …