Pacific

Indian Naval teams perform Yoga at Port Moresby harbour

The Indian Naval teams performed Yoga at the Port Moresby harbour in Papua New Guinea, along with the local residents, the Indian High Commission, Port Moresby said on Thursday.

2023-08-03T04:25:16.790460+00:00 IST

INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata docked at Port Moresby

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri (Frigate class) and INS Kolkata (Destroyer class) are on a goodwill visit to Papua New Guinea and will be docked at Port Moresby from August 2-4.

2023-08-02T18:10:49.922740+00:00 IST

Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "jeopardy"

Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation continues the US assistance to Niger is “in jeopardy," The Hill reported.

2023-07-30T00:46:46.853136+00:00 IST

Four crew members missing after Australian chopper crash

Four crew members are missing after an Australian military helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland, near Hamilton Island, during a major joint military drill with the US late Friday, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

2023-07-28T23:43:14.527702+00:00 IST

US stands against China 'bullying', says Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Washington stands with the nations resisting China's "bullying behaviour," as he began bilateral talks in Australia to oppose Beijing's sweeping claims in the Asia-Pacific.

2023-07-28T19:50:53.861946+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Vanuatu Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolted Vanuatu Islands on Wednesday.

2023-07-26T13:40:22.365469+00:00 IST

US Secretary of State Blinken visits Tonga

Following the United States's move to open an embassy in the Pacific island nation of Tonga on May 9, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to support Pacific countries, reiterating a warning about the perils of 'predatory' Chinese investment, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-07-26T04:09:33.865646+00:00 IST

India one of most sought-after players globally: Campbell

"First of all, I don't think it's a secret that India is one of the most sought after players on the global stage. You see a number of countries seeking to build deeper, more consequential relationships in trade and technology and people-to-people with India. And I'm just happy to say that the United States has taken its own step to develop much further the relationship between the two sides."

2023-07-06T03:43:38.760552+00:00 IST

Khalistani elements threaten Indian diplomats in Australia

Nearly a month after Khalistani extremists threatened Indian diplomats in Canada, the Indian diplomats in Australia too are being intimidated by the extremist elements, Australia Today reported.

2023-07-04T15:46:59.645280+00:00 IST

New Zealand: Chinese national with axe attacks diners, 4 wounded

A 24-year-old suspect was reportedly detained on the spot and later charged with wounding with the intent to cause great bodily harm

2023-06-20T08:00:22.633440+00:00 IST

Australia parliament passes indigenous voice referendum bill

As a result of the vote, the referendum will take place over the next two to six months; the government has already indicated that it will happen between October and December.

2023-06-19T06:36:35.619201+00:00 IST

12 Indian-Australians make it to King's Birthday Honors List 2023

Twelve Indian Australians have been included in the list of Honours and Awards announced by the Governor General of Australia

2023-06-12T12:17:52.041121+00:00 IST

Australia: 10 people killed in bus crash in Hunter Valley

In a statement, police said that initial inquiries indicated 10 people had died, with 11 people taken to hospital via helicopter and road. Furthermore, 18 passengers escaped unhurt.

2023-06-11T22:48:09.664775+00:00 IST

Odisha train accident: Australia, Sri Lanka condole loss of lives

Foreign Ministers of Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the Odisha triple train mishap in Balasore that claimed 238 people and injured over 900.

2023-06-03T04:30:40.918626+00:00 IST

Quake of magnitude 5.6 hits Solomon Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Solomon Islands on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2023-05-28T04:35:21.951443+00:00 IST

Australian politicians jealous of PM Modi: Aussie LoP

"There were lots of people in attendance from both sides of politics, but I said to the Prime Minister this morning that every politician there last night was jealous of the fact that he was able to get 20,000 people chanting his surname in unison on the other side of the world, mainly at Labour Party functions," he said while speaking at the Parliament.

2023-05-26T12:40:29.405760+00:00 IST

"Australia must accept inconvenient truths about ties with China"

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said that they must accept 'inconvenient truths' about its relationship with China.

2023-05-26T03:36:20.193852+00:00 IST

Massive fire engulfs Sydney building

A huge fire engulfed a building in Sydney on Thursday, leading to its collapse, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

2023-05-25T10:21:55.469889+00:00 IST

Strengthening Global Diplomacy: PM Modi's engagement at G7 summit

India was one of the invitees to the G7 summit, along with Australia, the Cook Islands, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and others.

2023-05-24T17:50:57.478926+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Australia's Leader of Opposition in Sydney

Dutton called on PM Modi and the discussions covered various aspects of the bilateral partnership, including people-to-people linkages

2023-05-24T13:44:39.109054+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Albanese to work for vibrant India-Australia friendship

During his three-day visit, PM Modi held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart and also addressed a historic community programme and also met several business leaders and eminent Australians.

2023-05-24T12:02:33.203379+00:00 IST