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Australia and Nepal celebrate 65 years of strong friendship and partnership

Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Australia, calling the partnership “built on mutual respect, lasting friendship, and shared democratic values.”

Africa’s “most Australian country” heads to the polls

As Guineans head to the polls, Australian stakeholders must act responsibly to avoid the risks of exacerbating local tensions, empowering authoritarian actors or fueling instability.

‘Empty-handed in Port Moresby’: Where PM Albanese’s Pacific strategy faltered

Pacific nations, meanwhile, are increasingly cautious about entering into deals that seem rushed or insufficiently transparent.

Fiji and India share vision for Ocean of Peace, says DPM Prof. Biman Prasad

Prof. Prasad added that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed strong support for the vision when he met with Fiji’s Prime Minister in Delhi.

India expands Pacific ties as High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta takes charge of Kiribati

A seasoned diplomat, Mehta has served in Madrid, Washington, D.C., and most recently as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem as PM Rabuka leads official delegation to Israel

During the visit, Fijian ministers and officials will meet Israeli counterparts to progress initiatives including maritime and border security, training, technology exchange, and modern agricultural practices.

India and Fiji sign seven agreements, announce cooperation in cybersecurity and maritime defence

PM Rabuka praised the outcome of his talks with PM Modi, saying his delegation was “very impressed beyond expectations” with the agreements.

Albanese’s China mission – managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances

Albanese’s domestic critics have lambasted him for meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping before United States President Donald Trump.

Albanese strengthens global ties at G7 with focus on energy, defence and wildfire response

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed optimism about concluding the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, stressing that any deal must serve Australia’s national interest.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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