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Delay in Australia-Papua New Guinea Defence Treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a significant mutual defence treaty this week, delaying a key element of Australia's Pacific strategy to counter China's growing influence, despite ongoing negotiations and a shared communique.
Delay in Australia-Papua New Guinea Defence Treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a significant mutual defence treaty this week, delaying a key element of Australia's Pacific strategy to counter China's growing influence, despite ongoing negotiations and a shared communique.
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28% Bias Score
Australia and Papua New Guinea Sign Defence Treaty Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks, as formalized in a new defence treaty signed on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, in Port Moresby, aiming to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific and addressing shared security concerns.
Australia and Papua New Guinea Sign Defence Treaty Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks, as formalized in a new defence treaty signed on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, in Port Moresby, aiming to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific and addressing shared security concerns.
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12% Bias Score
Australia Approves Woodside's Gas Project Expansion with Strict Conditions Amidst Climate Concerns
Environment Minister Murray Watt will announce conditions for Woodside's 40-year North West Shelf gas project expansion, facing criticism for potentially adding 4 billion tonnes of climate pollution, equivalent to a decade of Australia's emissions, while Pacific leaders urge Australia to drastically...
Australia Approves Woodside's Gas Project Expansion with Strict Conditions Amidst Climate Concerns
Environment Minister Murray Watt will announce conditions for Woodside's 40-year North West Shelf gas project expansion, facing criticism for potentially adding 4 billion tonnes of climate pollution, equivalent to a decade of Australia's emissions, while Pacific leaders urge Australia to drastically...
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32% Bias Score
Australia and China Vie for Influence in the Pacific Islands
Australia and China are competing for influence in the Pacific Islands, with recent events in the Solomon Islands highlighting the intensity of this contest, involving vehicle donations, infrastructure projects, and even kung fu diplomacy.
Australia and China Vie for Influence in the Pacific Islands
Australia and China are competing for influence in the Pacific Islands, with recent events in the Solomon Islands highlighting the intensity of this contest, involving vehicle donations, infrastructure projects, and even kung fu diplomacy.
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60% Bias Score
Nauru Sells Passports to Fund Climate Change Relocation
Faced with rising sea levels threatening 90% of its land, Nauru is selling passports for \$99,000-\$110,000 to fund relocation, with four German citizens being the first to purchase, granting them visa-free travel to 89 countries.
Nauru Sells Passports to Fund Climate Change Relocation
Faced with rising sea levels threatening 90% of its land, Nauru is selling passports for \$99,000-\$110,000 to fund relocation, with four German citizens being the first to purchase, granting them visa-free travel to 89 countries.
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40% Bias Score
Solomon Kings FC: A Geopolitical Football Match in the Pacific
Solomon Kings FC, a new professional soccer club in the Solomon Islands, is set to join the Oceania Professional League, representing a strategic move by Australia to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific through sports diplomacy; the club's success could significantly benefit the Solomon...
Solomon Kings FC: A Geopolitical Football Match in the Pacific
Solomon Kings FC, a new professional soccer club in the Solomon Islands, is set to join the Oceania Professional League, representing a strategic move by Australia to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific through sports diplomacy; the club's success could significantly benefit the Solomon...
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44% Bias Score
Australia and Papua New Guinea Postpone Defence Treaty Signing
Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a highly anticipated mutual defence treaty on Wednesday, instead issuing a joint communique, delaying the agreement to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Australia and Papua New Guinea Postpone Defence Treaty Signing
Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a highly anticipated mutual defence treaty on Wednesday, instead issuing a joint communique, delaying the agreement to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Balancing Act: Defence Spending, Climate Policy, and Immigration Concerns
Australia faces pressure to increase defence spending, reduce emissions, and manage immigration, leading to policy adjustments and public debate.
Australia's Balancing Act: Defence Spending, Climate Policy, and Immigration Concerns
Australia faces pressure to increase defence spending, reduce emissions, and manage immigration, leading to policy adjustments and public debate.
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40% Bias Score
Nauru: From Guano Riches to a Prison Island
The Pacific island nation of Nauru, once wealthy from phosphate mining, faces bankruptcy and now relies on controversial deals with Australia to survive, including housing foreign prisoners and accepting refugees.
Nauru: From Guano Riches to a Prison Island
The Pacific island nation of Nauru, once wealthy from phosphate mining, faces bankruptcy and now relies on controversial deals with Australia to survive, including housing foreign prisoners and accepting refugees.
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36% Bias Score
Pacific Island Nations' Unwavering Support for Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
Despite international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, several Pacific Island nations have steadfastly supported Israel, a stance now facing growing domestic opposition.
Pacific Island Nations' Unwavering Support for Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
Despite international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, several Pacific Island nations have steadfastly supported Israel, a stance now facing growing domestic opposition.
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28% Bias Score
Tonga's King Consolidates Power, Jeopardizing Democratic Reforms
King Tupou VI of Tonga has transferred control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the monarchy, undermining recent democratic reforms and sparking controversy amongst opposition members who cite concerns over the country's fragile democracy.
Tonga's King Consolidates Power, Jeopardizing Democratic Reforms
King Tupou VI of Tonga has transferred control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the monarchy, undermining recent democratic reforms and sparking controversy amongst opposition members who cite concerns over the country's fragile democracy.
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52% Bias Score
Tuvalu Threatens Boycott Over Solomon Islands' Barring of External Partners from Pacific Islands Forum
Tuvalu may boycott the September Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands due to the host nation barring all external partners, including the US, China and Taiwan, disrupting decades of established practice and raising concerns about China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Tuvalu Threatens Boycott Over Solomon Islands' Barring of External Partners from Pacific Islands Forum
Tuvalu may boycott the September Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands due to the host nation barring all external partners, including the US, China and Taiwan, disrupting decades of established practice and raising concerns about China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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52% Bias Score
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