Attention will switch back to economic data for indications on how fast U.S. interest rates will fall from here.

China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and ...

New Zealand's army chief, Maj. Gen. Rose King, has highlighted the challenges Pacific Island nations face with foreign ...

As well as deploying police, China hosts Pacific officers for training and is showering cash-strapped forces with equipment.

The debate in Australian ruling circles over AUKUS reflects the imminent threat of a US-led war against China in the ...

Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Thursday he was hopeful of China removing trade impediments on imports of ...

Australia is intensifying its involvement in the South China Sea through joint maritime defense activities with the ...

It was a night to forget for China, who squeezed into the third qualifying round thanks only to a superior head-to-head record over Thailand. Also in Group C, Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 on the ...

Hong Kong (AFP) – Japan made a rampant start to the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering China 7-0 on Thursday but Australia suffered a shock home defeat ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia and Japan on Thursday criticised China for what they called "dangerous and coercive" acts against the Philippines in the South China Sea. "We expressed serious ...

Japan made a rampant start to the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering China 7-0 on Thursday but Australia suffered a shock home defeat by Bahrain.