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A new UNICEF report reveals that more than one billion children worldwide face at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, education, and survival. The report highlights severe impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with children in countries like Chad, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea among the most affected.
Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi made his first state visit to Israel, where he met Israeli leaders and opened Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem. The visit comes months after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence. The trip also included receiving the Friends of Zion Award, while Somaliland's defense minister denied reports of an Israeli military base in the region.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that the security pact with China, signed in 2022, will remain undisclosed due to a legal non-disclosure clause. Wale, who previously called for transparency, said the binding agreement prevents publication, while he pushes for a new treaty with Australia.
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings across several countries. At least 15 deaths are feared and 129 injuries reported, as officials assess damage and President Marcos orders an immediate disaster response.
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and injuring over a hundred more, according to initial reports. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across the region, which were later lifted, and caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of classes and mobilized government response efforts.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, narrowly defeating Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a secret ballot. Rahman, a career diplomat, will take office in September 2026, with his tenure coinciding with the selection of a new UN Secretary-General.
Solomon Islands' new prime minister Matthew Wale has agreed to start negotiations on a comprehensive treaty with Australia during his visit to Canberra, while confirming his government will review the contentious security pact with China. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed openness to elevating the bilateral relationship as Wale reiterates a policy of 'friends to all, enemies to none.'
Israel has opened a new embassy in Fiji's capital, Suva, 30 years after the previous one was closed, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attending the ceremony. The move is part of a broader diplomatic strategy to deepen ties with Pacific nations that have consistently supported Israel, and includes new cooperation agreements on national security and diplomatic training. Israel also announced plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea.
The 2026 men's State of Origin series begins Wednesday night in Sydney, with Queensland defending the shield won in 2025. Kick-off is set for 8:05pm AEST at Stadium Australia, with the match broadcast on Channel Nine and 9Now. New South Wales has made a late halves change after Mitchell Moses was ruled out.
Somaliland has announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish a diplomatic mission in Hargeisa, according to the newly appointed ambassador Dr. Mohamed Hagi. The announcement builds on Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland in December 2025, deepening ties between the two territories amid regional concern.
Australia has committed $30 million in budget support to help Fiji cope with rising fuel prices, as negotiations on the Vuvale Union security and economic pact near completion. The agreement, which also covers cooperation on drug smuggling and border management, comes amid heightened competition with China for influence in the Pacific.
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of 2027 to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL debut, on a tax-free deal reportedly worth over $1 million a season. South Sydney's Alex Johnston is set to become the first signing on a one-year, $325,000 tax-free contract. The moves signal the Chiefs' aggressive recruitment drive as the NRL expands to 19 teams.
Booing and heckling disrupted Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country speeches at Anzac Day dawn services in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, drawing condemnation from political leaders, veterans, and Indigenous figures. The incidents have renewed debate about the role of such ceremonies and raised concerns about rising racism, with some pointing to an anti-immigration group's online encouragement prior to the events.
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has driven up fuel costs in Pacific Island nations, with Papua New Guinea seeing price hikes of up to 70%. Heavy reliance on diesel and imported fuel, combined with supply disruptions, threatens food security, healthcare access, and economic stability across the region.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm of the year, is expected to hit the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday with destructive winds and heavy rain. Guam is under a tropical storm warning, and emergency declarations have been approved. Forecasters warn of prolonged power outages and potential mudslides.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Tropical Cyclone Maila caused deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 11 people. The storm, briefly a Category 5 cyclone, caused widespread destruction, with Bougainville among the worst affected.
Northern Queensland is bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms as the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila move through the region, with some areas forecast to receive up to 200mm. Authorities are warning of flash flooding and have issued minor flood watches for catchments still recovering from Cyclone Narelle last month.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Australia for not providing military help in the Middle East, despite Australian officials saying no specific request was made. Meanwhile, authorities warn of an increasing chance Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit the Queensland coast this weekend.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has weakened from a category five to a tropical low as it approaches Queensland, but forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and flooding. The storm is expected to cross Cape York Peninsula early next week, just weeks after Cyclone Narelle devastated the region.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing at least one person and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The quake caused building damage and panic across North Sulawesi and North Maluku, with authorities reporting waves of up to 75 centimeters in some areas.