India Australia summit agreements cover defence, uranium, maritime security, technology, education, skills and critical minerals cooperation.

India and New Zealand elevate ties with a 2030 roadmap covering trade, defense, maritime security, agriculture, education and tourism links.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Luganville in Vanuatu, with no tsunami threat issued and no immediate confirmed reports of major damage.

Australia unemployment rose to 4.3 percent in February as 35000 more people were unemployed while employment increased by 49000 led by part time jobs.