Chinese missile test

A man has been charged with murder after remains believed to be those of missing Queensland woman Jana Armstrong were discovered. Labor MP Pat Conrory warned of a regional 'arms race' following a Chinese missile test, emphasizing the need for Australia's military preparedness.

New Zealand and India established a strategic partnership covering defense, security, trade, and cultural ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The agreement follows a free-trade pact signed in April and comes amid regional concerns over China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific.