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Why Australia’s cuts to news services in the Indo-Pacific are a failure of soft diplomacy

Australia seems intent on missing a vital opportunity to win the hearts and minds of our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia, through its continued refusal to guarantee ongoing funding for transnational news services in the region.

The Conversation

India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperation

India and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping cooperation. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ahn Gyu-back held extensive discussions in Seoul. They reviewed existing cooperation and explored expansion in industry, maritime security, and emerging technologies. Both…

The Economic Times

PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni outline Indo-Mediterranean vision to deepen India-Italy ties

India and Italy are shaping an Indo-Mediterranean partnership focused on trade, AI, defence, clean energy and connectivity, with Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni pitching a shared vision for a changing global order.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Hanoi, Vietnam. He paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh on his birth anniversary. Singh held important discussions to boost defence cooperation and strategic ties between India and Vietnam. The visit also included talks on potential BrahMos missile system supply. This trip is part of a…

The Economic Times

India set to host Quad foreign ministerial meeting next week

New Delhi will host a crucial Quad foreign ministers' meeting next week. The gathering will focus on pressing global issues, including the West Asia crisis and the Indo-Pacific's evolving security landscape. Discussions will also cover cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, addressing increasing Chinese assertiveness. This meeting sets the stage for…

The Economic Times

Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic military ties and defense industry collaborations. Discussions will focus on enhancing maritime security and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit follows recent agreements with Vietnam and South Korea,…

The Economic Times

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

India and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen. The leaders discussed trade, innovation, and people-to-people connections. They also addressed the Ukraine war and the situation in West Asia. The Netherlands will join the Indo-Pacific Oceans…

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'No possible use other than military': China closes huge airspace zone off Shanghai for 40 days; offers no explanation

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of…

The Times of India

Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia's Sumatra island on Tuesday, a region situated on a major tectonic collision zone. This seismic activity is characteristic of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." While a previous 6.3-magnitude quake in November 2025 near Aceh caused no tsunami, the region remains prone to such…

The Times of India

Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

The Times of India

New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance

A US commission will hold a hearing next month on India's role in the Indo-Pacific. The session will assess India's relations with China and the US. It will cover geopolitical, military, economic, and technological aspects. The hearing aims to understand India's influence on regional power dynamics. This comes as major…

The Times of India

Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Negotiations have concluded in a security agreement between Australia and Indonesia, which could see the two nations assist one another to deal with threats.

AAP

At Sydney’s mighty arms convention, weapons are sold as ‘solutions’. No one mentions the people they will target

As protesters outside condemn war, inside the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition the defence minister praises the ‘beautiful, menacing and extremely cool’ technology on show

The Guardian - AU

What we know about China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, the Fujian

Beijing commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, highlighting Beijing's push to modernise its military and contest US influence in the Indo-Pacific.

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Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister

Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.

AAP

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

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Australia, Indonesia urged to deepen ties amid threats

Australia and Indonesia should take their relationship to the next level to combat a trio of key threats, with the aim to include other nations in the region.

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'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal

Australia, the United States and Japan have signed a trilateral deal that "sends a message" to any nation threatening safety in the Indo-Pacific.

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The Conversation

‘Deadly’ sports diplomacy: why Australia’s Indigenous people must be a part of our sports strategy

Since coming to power in 2022, the Albanese government has focused strongly on the Indo-Pacific.

Euronews

Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says

US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.

Newslaundry

Op Sindoor global blitz: Loud at home, lost overseas

Fifty-nine politicians. Thirty-two countries. A high-profile tour funded by crores in taxpayers’ money.

The Independent UK

Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats

Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense

The Guardian - AU

Richard Marles welcomes US commitment to Indo-Pacific in face of China’s military buildup

Speaking at Shangri-La Dialogue, defence minister urges regional nations to contribute to security amid concerns around ‘costly and destabilising’ Trump tariffs

Euronews

Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China

Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world — and particularly the West — treats other critical issues.

The Conversation

Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now

Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month.

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