October 29, 2018 Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction A former Australian prime minister has warned the government to expect a negative reaction from Indonesia if Australia follows the United States by shifting its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
October 26, 2018 Royals Harry and Meghan dedicate forest reserves in Tonga The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Friday dedicated two forest reserves in Tonga as they continued their trip of the South Pacific.
October 22, 2018 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
October 21, 2018 PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered a formal apology on Monday to Australia's victims of child sex abuse, saying the nation must acknowledge their long, painful journey and say sorry.
October 21, 2018 Australia PM says business as usual despite minority gov't Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday rejected calls for an early election despite the likelihood of his coalition government losing its majority after a weekend by-election.
October 20, 2018 Australia's ruling coalition forced into minority government Australia's ruling coalition was forced into minority government on Saturday after a massive swing against its senior partner, the Liberal Party, in a by-election for the seat of the prime minister the party itself had dismissed.
October 19, 2018 US Navy helicopter crashes on USS Ronald Reagan flight deck, sailors hurt A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk crashed shortly after takeoff on Friday while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea. It was not immediately clear how many sailors were injured, but they were in stable condition.
October 10, 2018 Quake hits Papua New Guinea, no damage or injuries reported An earthquake rattled part of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, but no major damage or injuries have been reported.
October 9, 2018 Australia mulls banning some immigrants from biggest cities Starting a new life in Australia might not come with views of the Sydney Opera House or surfing at the city's Bondi Beach with the government considering a ban on some immigrants from settling in big cities.
October 1, 2018 At least 840 dead in Indonesia earthquake, thousands left homeless Bright-colored body bags were placed side-by-side in a freshly dug mass grave Monday, as a hard-hit Indonesian city began burying its dead from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 840 people and left thousands homeless.
