Politics
Indo-Pacific
Quad ministers discuss supply chains, denounce export restrictions
Trump plans to take part in his first leaders summit of the grouping on ASEAN sidelines
Policy Asia
Australia's One Nation basks in attention of 'left behind' voters
Election in second-biggest state will test whether right-wing party can vie for power
Defense
US taps Singapore to advance defense framework talks with ASEAN next year
City-state and Australia support Hegseth's proposal while the 'Squad' holds inaugural meeting
US-China tensions
US to halt visa waivers for Chinese traveling to Pacific territory
Move comes amid security concerns over bases in Northern Mariana Islands and Guam
Indo-Pacific
Japan, Micronesia affirm cooperation on free and open Indo-Pacific
Tokyo to explore giving the Pacific island country a cargo-passenger ship
International relations
Krill fishing and the shifting order at the bottom of the world
Tensions on display at meeting in Australia over China's growing Antarctic ambitions
Politics
Australian police apprehend suspect after car attack on parliamentarian
Incident follows police and intelligence warnings of threats to politicians
Technology
Australia has deep-tech innovation 'in spades,' says startup incubator CEO
Cicada chief says country can solve its own problems if scaling achieved
Property
Australian home prices tumble as tax rules, rate hikes bite
Downturn threatens new construction, government's housing goal
Crime
Palau says flood of drugs brought by Chinese risks destabilization
President Surangel Whipps urges Pacific island nations to cooperate against crime
Defense
Australia will buy Japan frigates despite budget cuts: finance chief
Canberra plans to lift defense spending amid inflation and rising interest rates
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI steps up safety, promises earlier disclosure after Australian hack
Company's chief strategy officer tells lawmakers response was 'not good enough'
Energy
Australia gas producers fume over domestic supply mandate
Companies argue loss of export revenue will slow investment in production
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International relations
Palauans fear getting caught in potential conflict between the US and China
An American military presence that is meant to protect also spurs anxiety
Artificial intelligence
Australia reveals OpenAI agent hacked government health website
Albanese chides US company for September notification of June breach
Politics
Support surges for New Zealand's Opportunity Party ahead of election
Emerging party's potential for parliament seats may affect coalition building
Taiwan tensions
New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait
Wellington says move demonstrates its 'commitment' to region
Interview
Australia's rising far-right leader raises alarm over China's EV influx
Pauline Hanson says Australia should demand assimilation from migrants
Supply Chain
Australian tungsten miner joins US efforts to rebuild supply chain
EQ Resources will hold a 10% stake in a project backed by Washington
Politics
Australia's One Nation party seeks to slash immigrant population by 750,000
Right-wing political party wants to cut student and work visas to reach goal
International relations
Australia's new envoy to Japan calls out China missile buildup and coercion
Canberra's former spy chief counters Beijing's accusations of 'militarization' by Tokyo
Indo-Pacific
Japan, India and Australia hedge against a US Quad retreat
Three members deepen ties but cannot make up for Washington's heft
International relations
Pacific islands leaders express concern over China's missile launch
17 of 18 members call for notice of tests, as Palau hosts annual forum
Climate Change
Temperature rise of more than 1.5 Celsius threatens Pacific, leaders say
Islands seek greater global action as UN report forecasts more extreme weather
Politics
Australia's One Nation taps Japanese speaker as leader in most populous state
Finance veteran 'understands the system,' right-wing political movement's leader says
International relations
Taiwan foreign minister decries Chinese 'bullying' at Pacific forum
China's envoy to Pacific warned of 'consequences' if Taiwan is included in regional gathering
International relations
China, leader absences hang over key Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Palau
Several representatives stay home as forum grapples with Chinese missile test
Policy Asia
Australia's Pacific rivalry with China heats up after Beijing's ICBM test
Nuclear-capable missile launch from submarine sends signal before island leaders gather in Palau
Nikkei Asia Forum
Japan finance minister calls for investment from Australia
Ex-PM Morrison says ties with Japan, South Korea can relieve China 'vulnerability'