Oceania

HMAS Toowoomba is on its way to the Persian Gulf to join a U.S.-led maritime security mission.

Australia’s Future Submarine Program has missed two key contractual milestones, according to an audit report.

As Australia struggles with climate changes impacts, so too will its neighbors.

In addition to the catastrophic human and environmental costs, Australia's fires will have a heavy economic toll.

PM Morrison has two options: confront the far-right elements within his government or forever be linked to Australia’s climate decline.

As the fires rage, rumors and misinformation have spread widely, too.

Rain brought a brief respite, but the larger crisis -- and debate over causes -- is far from over.

Kiribati, the latest of Taiwan's former allies to switch to China, holds special significance for Beijing.

The global community has offered great assistance to Australia, but it’s extended hands from the Pacific which Canberra should cherish most.

Scale of operations show how climate change could challenge capacity for traditional military missions.

A closer look at the significance of a key diplomatic switch.