Government And Politics

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May 23, 2023

Typhoon Mawar flips cars, cuts power on Guam as scope of damage emerges in US Pacific territory

Powerful Typhoon Mawar is churning slowly over the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, lashing the island with wind and rain, tearing down trees, walls and power lines, flipping cars, and pushing dangerous storm surge ashore as first-responders wait for daylight to see the extent of the damage

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May 23, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting Australia, wants closer bilateral defense ties

Narendra Modi has arrived in Australia for his second visit as India’s prime minister and says he wants closer bilateral defense and security ties

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May 22, 2023

Australian prime minister says he is working effectively to free WikiLeaks founder

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is working in the “most effective way possible” to secure the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

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May 21, 2023

US to sign new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China

The United States is scheduled to sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea as the U.S. continues to jostle with China for influence in the Pacific

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May 18, 2023

New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election

Months before an election, New Zealand’s government is offering some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for childcare and public transportation

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May 17, 2023

Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after President Joe Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden

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May 17, 2023

Australia rules out Quad summit going ahead in Sydney without President Biden

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out a so-called Quad summit taking place in Sydney without President Joe Biden

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May 17, 2023

Australia rules out Quad summit going ahead in Sydney without Biden, but Modi still plans visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out a so-called Quad summit taking place in Sydney without President Joe Biden

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Fiji reportedly suspended from World Rugby Council over governance issues

May 12, 2023

Fiji reportedly has been suspended from World Rugby’s decision-making Council because of questions about current governance structure