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Australia has announced an agreement with the Pacific nation of Tuvalu, which is being threatened by rising sea levels. The pact allows nearly 300 people a year to migrate to Australia. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Increasing drought is threatening the food supply of a well-known local resident, but some groups are taking action to fight back. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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China’s aid to its political allies in the South Pacific is declining. An Australian think tank says the drop in aid comes as competition increases with the U.S. for influence in the region. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama reports.
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Australia's current prime minister is heading to China this weekend in a visit that's being watched not only in Australia but also in the United States. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Many Australians are focused this week on “The Voice.” In this case, it's not a television program but a national referendum — involving the voices of Indigenous Australians. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Dry conditions, high winds and extreme heat have each played a role in wildfires sweeping parts of Australia this week. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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What to do with trash is an issue not only in Hawaiʻi, but for locations around the world — especially islands. In Australia, the government is trying a new approach. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Papua New Guinea officials say President Biden is scheduled to sign defense and surveillance agreements on his trip to the island nation next week. Washington is seeking to counter China’s growing influence in the region. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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While it’s usual spring weather around the islands this week, that’s not the case in many places in the Asia Pacific. Southeast Asia is suffering record heat, while colder-than-normal temperatures are hitting parts of Australia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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Australia is planning the biggest shift in its defense spending since World War II. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says times have changed and the country's defense policy needs to adjust. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.