Australia and Fiji unveil new Pacific defence alliance amid China warning
China has warned Australia not to harm its interests in the Pacific after Canberra and Suva unveiled a new defence package that includes the Ocean of Peace Alliance and the Vuvale Union treaty. The announcement was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka after months of secretive negotiations. The agreement is being presented as a major step in the two countries' security relationship and could reshape the region's defence architecture.Under the pact, Fiji will become Australia's fourth official ally, and both sides say they would act to meet a common danger in line with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as regional tensions rise across Asia and the Pacific
At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack hit apartment buildings in the capital, with Ukrainian officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continued. The strikes came as the NATO summit neared, underlining the pressure on Ukraine’s air defences and civilian infrastructure. 🔗In the Middle East, Hamas said it had dissolved its governing body in Gaza, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. In Iran, a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with large crowds lining the route as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 12:15 LONDON
