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China Expands Influence in South Pacific with New Cook Islands Security Agreement

Arijit Bose
China, South Pacific, Cook Islands, security agreement, geopolitical influence, Beijing, Pacific Islands, foreign policy, regional security, China-Cook Islands ties, diplomacy, economic cooperation, strategic partnership, maritime security, global politics, defense pact, trade relations, Indo-Pacific, international relations, sovereignty, military expansion

Wellington – A new security agreement between China and the Cook Islands has raised concerns in New Zealand and Australia over Beijing’s growing presence in the South Pacific. The agreement, signed last week, marks a significant step in China’s deepening ties with Pacific nations and has prompted calls for a reassessment of regional security strategies. Agreement Raises Regional Tensions New Zealand officials expressed unease over the lack of prior consultation before the agreement was finalized. Foreign Minister James Ryan stated, “Our relationship with the Cook Islands is built on mutual trust…

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Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Resumes

Arijit Bose

Kuala Lumpur: More than a decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a renewed search operation has been launched to locate the missing aircraft. Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on Tuesday that Ocean Infinity, a maritime research company, has restarted efforts to find the Boeing 777 that vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 passengers on board. Renewed Hope in the Search for MH370 Loke commended Ocean Infinity’s proactive approach in deploying search vessels for the renewed mission. However, he noted that negotiations between the Malaysian…

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