More than 80% of Tuvalu citizens seek world-first Australian climate visa
Pacific Asia • Jul 23, 2025, 8:07 AM
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More than 80 percent of Tuvalu’s population has applied for Australia’s landmark climate visa, official figures showed Wednesday, as rising seas threaten the low-lying Pacific nation. With only 280 spots available this year, thousands are expected to miss out.
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China and Russia hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan
Pacific Asia • 4:13 PM
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#Russia and #China have launched their three-day Joint Sea-2025 naval exercises in the Sea of #Japan, demonstrating military coordination aimed at countering #US influence in the region.
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South Korea removes anti-North Korean loudspeakers on border
Pacific Asia • 9:31 AM
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South Korean authorities began removing on Monday (August 4) loudspeakers blaring anti-North Korea broadcasts along the country's border, Seoul's defence ministry said, as the new government of President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ease tensions with Pyongya
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Seoul dismantles border loudspeakers in bid to ease tensions with North Korea
Pacific Asia • 9:21 AM
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South Korea said Monday it was dismantling loudspeakers alongside the border with North Korea. The move marks President Lee Jae Myung’s first step to ease tensions and pursue dialogue after years of escalating hostilities.
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