April 20, 2025 11:42 pm

Pacific

UK Imposes Major Sanctions on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Evading Oil Restrictions
Russian Forces Capture British Mercenary in Kursk Region, Reports Say
Hindu Solidarity Rally in Milpitas Highlights Attacks on Hindus in Canada and Bangladesh
Pacific Posts
Australia Strengthens Defence with New Long-Range Missiles Amid Rising Tensions with China
China Defends Military Drills in Tasman Sea Amid Concerns from Australia and New Zealand
Australia Stands Firm on Ukraine, Rejects Trump’s Remarks
Tensions Rise as New Zealand Reviews Aid to Kiribati Amid Strategic Rivalry in the Pacific
Catastrophic Flooding in Australia
Bushfire Ravages Rural Australia, Residents Warned It’s “Too Late to Leave”
U for Reviving South Asia Strategy Aligned with Indo-Pacific Priorities
Botulism Scare in Sydney Following Unregulated Botox Injections
Protest Rally Against Yunus in Geneva
Australian Journalist Apologized For Mocking Djokovic
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Bangladesh Qualifies for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 After Dramatic Finish
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