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British intelligence bosses claim Russian President Vladimir Putin may already be dead with a body double taking his place, according to reports.

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China analyst Rodney Jones, a principal of Wigram Capital Advisors, said that "the geopolitical standoff has moved from the South China Sea to the South Pacific" and called for a rethink of New Zealand's security policy.

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First the Solomon Islands, now Samoa. 

Samoa has become the latest Pacific Island nation to sign a controversial agreement with China, prompting questions about how New Zealand will respond to the superpower's growing influence in the region. 

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China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.

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An international law expert is surprised with how poorly the Russian army has done during the war with Ukraine - and says it could serve as an inspiration to Taiwan.

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Author: Chris Chapel

The quad countries of Australia, the United States, India and Japan are taking on China's maritime militia, the dubious fleet of "fishing" vessels that act as China's watchmen. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at what the Quad is going to do about these vessels, why they're such a problem, and what makes them "dark ships".

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SYDNEY, May 28 (Reuters) - China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra continued rival campaigns to woo the region.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is confident that Finland and S

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  1. China signs deal with Samoa; Fiji leader meets with Australian minister
  2. Jacinda Ardern defends Nanaia Mahuta after Winston Peters accuses her of being absent on China's Pacific power grab
  3. China describes United States as 'A bully' after Biden says yes to defend Taiwan
  4. Defence Minister Peeni Henare says $525m Budget spend will 'keep the lights on'

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