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The Four Missing Aussie Surfers Have Been Found Floating On Surfboards In Indonesia

It is unclear whether the local crew members have been found.

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With focus on Pacific, Indian warships make port call at Papua New Guinea

With increasing focus on the Pacific part of the Indo-Pacific region, two frontline Indian naval warships under the Eastern Naval Command, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata made port call at Port Moresby as part of ongoing initiatives for enhancing maritime partnership and cooperation with Papua New Guinea.

The Hindu

With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it a key partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific

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India is an indispensable partner for free and open Indo-Pacific: Japanese Foreign Minister

India is an indispensable partner to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and Tokyo would like to further expand cooperation in the region with New Delhi, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on July 28.

The Hindu

US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region

The Independent UK

New Zealand PM says Pacific region less secure amid China’s rise

Chris Hipkins says Beijing exerting influence is ‘major driver’ of increasing competition in the Indo-Pacific

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Kemi Badenoch signs treaty for UK to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc

Critics note government estimates that suggest membership of CPTPP will add just £1.8bn a year to UK economy after 10 years

The Guardian - UK

UK signs off on membership to major ‘unparalleled’ £12trn Indo-Pacific trade bloc

The Trade Secretary signed a treaty confirming the UK’s accession to the CPTPP, paving the way for businesses to access a vast and growing market

Evening Standard

Scottish minister in 'bargaining-chip' warning to Westminster over UK trade deal

MAIRI Gougeon has said that the signing of a new Indo-Pacific trade deal “offers positive elements” but warned the UK Government “not to use…

The National (Scotland)

UK formally agrees to join major Indo-Pacific trade bloc, marking largest post-Brexit deal

Kemi Badenoch signs CPTPP accession protocol in New Zealand, in move set to cut tariffs for UK exporters

The Independent UK

Rivalries on show as SE Asia hosts annual security talks

JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of two dozen countries met in Indonesia on Friday with US.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine and North Korean missiles set to dominate talks at Southeast Asia's annual security gathering.

Bangkok Post

Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met China’s top diplomat to discuss thorny issues as part of efforts to nurture talks on the sidelines of regional diplomatic meetings in Indonesia

The Independent UK

India's Modi is guest of honor at Paris Bastille Day parade as Macron rebuffs human rights critics

France is staging a seduction campaign for visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, guest of honor at the annual Bastille Day parade Friday, as it looks to further strengthen cooperation on an array of topics ranging from climate to military sales and the strategic Indo-Pacific region

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Modi gets a Bastille Day red carpet, but China can rain on the geostrategic parade

India’s promise as a counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific led French President Emmanuel Macron to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi as guest of honour at the July 14 Bastille Day military parade. But does India have the will and means to deliver?

The Hindu

Senior U.S. official Uzra Zeya meets Foreign Secretary Kwatra, MEA official travelling to Kyiv this week

“Grateful for the vital U.S.-India partnership & shared efforts to advance a free & open Indo-Pacific, regional stability, and civilian security,” Uzra Zeya, the U.S. Under Secretary for civil security, human rights and democracy, said in a tweet, describing her meeting with Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.

The Conversation

Why is NATO expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, NATO meetings and summits have been receiving significantly more attention compared to previous years. And there are several big-ticket items on the agenda at the upcoming summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, which begins on Tuesday.

AAP

Albanese heads to Europe for talks on Ukraine, economy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to Germany and Lithuania as European leaders seek Indo-Pacific views on global security and Ukraine.

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Free and open Indo-Pacific region need of the hour, says Japanese Navy commander

Bilateral security and defence cooperation is the key to peace and prosperity in the region, observes Rear Admiral Nishiyama Takahiro

Daily Mirror

Furious Tory MP blasts minister over smiling photo with Chinese 'dissident snatcher'

Tim Loughton vented his fury at Mary-Anne Trevelyan, the Government's Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, after she met and was photoed with Liu Jianchao last month

The Independent UK

Business travel for Indonesians to Australia will be made easier in a deal between national leaders

Business travel for Indonesians to Australia will be made easier in a bid to boost the economic partnership between the two countries following a deal struck between their leaders

AAP

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia.

360info

How will Modi play his hand with Biden?

Modi’s visit to Washington could answer some of the big questions around the India-US relationship.

360info

US has a golden chance to bet big on India's China policy

India feels it has a strong case to be the natural leader of the Indo-Pacific. Whether the Americans agree may shape the future of their partnership.

The Hindu

Ukraine war and the Indo-Pacific situation to figure in Modi-Biden talks

The visit to the U.S. will be followed by Mr. Modi’s ‘State Visit’ to Egypt.

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