- November 6th, 2025
Australia has emerged as the leading donor of aid to Pacific island nations, cementing its role as the dominant Western power in the region. Yet, a new analysis reveals that China continues to outmanoeuvre the United States in the contest...
As the world continues to grapple with escalating climate crises, the Pacific Islands remain among the most vulnerable frontlines of global warming. Yet, despite being some of the smallest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, these nations face mounting challenges in...
In the stillness of a September dawn over the Pacific Ocean in 2024, a white-hot projectile arced into the stratosphere from a hidden launch site in mainland China. A thunderous plume of smoke marked the missile’s fiery departure. Hours later,...
Chinese military researchers are developing artificial intelligence-powered torpedoes designed to outsmart even the most advanced submarine countermeasures. With the potential to transform naval warfare, these high-speed weapons not only travel at blistering velocities but also possess unprecedented intelligence—capable of identifying...
Russia has unveiled the latest addition to its nuclear-powered submarine fleet—the Perm, a Yasen-M class attack submarine armed with the cutting-edge Tsirkon hypersonic missile system. This launch marks a critical shift in global naval dynamics, solidifying Russia’s ability to project...
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te set off on a pivotal week-long diplomatic mission across the Pacific on Saturday, igniting a strong backlash from Beijing. This marks Lai’s first international trip since assuming office in May, with planned stopovers in Hawaii and...
Taiwan's military carried out an early morning air defence drill on Thursday (Nov 28), testing its response and engagement procedures just days ahead of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic trip to the Pacific, which includes planned transit stops in the United...
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Taiwan's three remaining Pacific allies—Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu—starting November 30, as announced by his office on Friday. The visit, Lai's first official overseas trip since...
In a clear display of expanding influence, China has stirred up debate across the Pacific by docking two warships at Port Vila, Vanuatu, a region traditionally under the strong influence of Australia and the United States. The images of China’s...
In the Indo-Pacific region, the United States is considering equipping its naval ships with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to counter potential Chinese hypersonic missile threats. According to recent reports, unnamed senior defense officials indicated that...
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