Australia's spy chief on August 11 accused some friendly nations of running foreign interference operations in the country, saying their identities would surprise people if…
The Australian government said on August 10 it had for the first time test-fired a Raytheon (RTX.N) SM-6 missile from a Navy ship, a major…
The governments of New Zealand and Australia will assist with the establishment of humanitarian relief warehouses worth almost NZ$50 million across the Pacific The foreign…
French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed to a request for Pacific Island leaders to visit the French territory of New Caledonia to assess ongoing civil…
New Caledonia's curfew, which was imposed days after violent unrest broke out on May 13, has been extended until 19 August, the French High Commission…
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is set to visit China from August 12 to 21, the Chinese foreign ministry said on August 9, welcoming the…
Prices for fuel increased by 1.1% on average starting from August 8, the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) said. The increase is due to…
The government of Prime Minister James Marape has avoided another vote of no confidence, but more attempts to unseat the administration are coming, reports said.…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has approved two pilot projects for digital identification, superannuation and insurance coverage in its latest financial inclusion agenda.…
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville on August 7 launched its Food Security and Strategic Policy and action plan for 2023 to 2027. The goal of…
Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) has appointed former group general manager Peter Beswick and group general manager Hari Rabura to new executive roles.…
Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities on August 7 to oppose days of far-right violence that have had UK…
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who fled Spain over his role in a failed 2017 independence bid for the wealthy region, returned to…
The World Health Organization's chief announced on August 7 he was urgently convening an expert committee to advise on whether the growing mpox outbreak in…
Hamas politician Khalil al-Hayya is set to continue leading indirect negotiations with Israel for a Gaza ceasefire with guidance from the group's newly appointed leader,…
Russian forces were battling Ukrainian troops for a third day on August 8 after they smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region, an…
Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked his prime minister Ahmed Hachani without explanation on August 7 and replaced him with social affairs minister Kamel Madouri, according…
Police in France investigating the sabotage of high-speed rail lines hours before the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony have asked the US FBI for help, two…
Flooding triggered by torrential rain has left 45 people dead in Yemen in recent days, according to tolls given on August 7 by a United…
Venezuelan authorities have charged four journalists with "terrorism" after they were arrested during the country's post-election unrest, a local press union said on August 7.…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh's "second independence" as he returned on August 8 to lead his country back to democracy after a…
Hundreds of Hindus in Bangladesh were gathered along the Indian border hoping to cross, security officials said on August 8, days after a student-led uprising…
A spate of train accidents in India has raised serious concerns over the country’s massive railway transport, with opposition politicians disparagingly referring to the minister…
Sri Lanka will permit the import of vehicles in stages starting in 2025, as the country seeks to boost revenue through customs duties, President Ranil…
A new plunder and graft complaint was filed on August 7 against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his longtime aide, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go…
