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Heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai have led to building collapses and significant transport disruptions, resulting in fatalities and ongoing concerns about further rainfall.

The Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe has successfully arrived at an asteroid to begin its sampling mission, marking a significant milestone in China's space exploration efforts.

China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, raising concerns from Australia about regional stability.

La Chine a récemment effectué un tir d'essai d'un missile balistique intercontinental depuis un sous-marin nucléaire, suscitant des inquiétudes parmi les pays voisins.

The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attackedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia and Fiji have signed a major new defence alliance, further advancing the federal government’s strategy to limit China’s influence across the Pacific region.In a surprise move, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuk... PoliticsAustraliaAustralia, Fiji sign defense alliance pact to counter ChinaMahima Kapoor with AFP, Reuters07/06/2026July 6, 2026Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.https://p.dw.com/p/5GcJjAustralia's agreement with Fiji adds to its defense pacts with the United States, New Zealand, and Papua New GuineaImage: Mick Tsikas/REUTERSAdvertisementAustralia signed a new economic and defense alliance with Fiji on Monday,...