An island country of 12,000 stands up to China, demands apology for envoy's 'bullying'
Following protocol, Nauru's President Baron Waqa refused to let China's envoy speak before PM of Tuvalu at the Pacific Islands Forum. He later described him as "very insolent" and a "bully".
Sep 06, 2018, 11:11 AM IST
Jerusalem vote at UN: Know the countries which voted in US favour while the world united against it
The United States faced a major embarrassment on Thursday after the UN General Assembly adopted a motion rejecting its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 128 member nations voted against the US, 35 abstained from voting while only nine in favour of the US.
Dec 22, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
Donald Trump 'unbelievably disappointed' by Australia refugee deal: US
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had said that Donald Trump had committed to the agreement to accept 1,250 refugees.
Feb 03, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Donald Trump conducts tense call with Australian Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull
President Donald Trump was perhaps not having a good day when he recently spoke with his Australian counterpart, whom the new US leader upbraided over a refugee accord, media reported.
Feb 02, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
Tsunami warning: 8.0 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean east of Papua New Guinea in Indonesia
Hazardous tsunami waves could hit coastal areas of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Nauru and other islands in the three hours following the quake, the PTWC said.
Dec 17, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Boatpeople policy tarnishes Australia rights record: UN
Australia`s "punitive approach" to boatpeople has tarnished its human rights record, the United Nations said on Friday as it voiced concern that xenophobia and hate speech was on the rise.
Nov 18, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
Abuse rife in Australian immigration centre: Leaked reports
More than 2,000 leaked reports detailing allegations of sexual assault, child abuse and self-harm in Australian immigration centres on Nauru were published Wednesday, prompting rights groups to renew calls for refugees to be resettled elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
Stranded Pacific lawmaker flees to New Zealand
A Nauru opposition figure dramatically escaped from the Pacific nation this week after being trapped there for a year.
Jul 13, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Tiny Pacific island of Nauru goes to the polls
Voting to elect a new government on the tiny Pacific island of Nauru, international observers invited to monitor the polls.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
`Homesick` refugees resettled in Cambodia return to Iran: Australia
Two more refugees resettled in Cambodia from an Australian detention camp have returned home, the government said Tuesday, sparking renewed criticism about the Aus$55 million (US$40 million) scheme.
Mar 08, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Infant refugee becomes face of Australia's tough asylum seeker policies
The infant, known only by the pseudonym Asha, Nepalese for "hope", has humanised hundreds of anonymous asylum seekers.
Feb 22, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Churches offer sanctuary as UN criticises Australian asylum policy
The High Court on Wednesday rejected a legal test case brought by an unidentified Bangladeshi woman that challenged Australia`s right to deport detained asylum seekers to Nauru, about 3,000 km (1,800 miles) northeast of Australia.
Feb 04, 2016, 04:38 AM IST
