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Beijing states that Australia, the US and UK are building a military bloc in Oceania without consulting with the region’s players In response to Australia’s criticism of its security pact with the Solomon Islands, China has accused Canberra and its partners of encouraging an “arms race” in the South Pacific region.

A fire broke out in the middle of a riot at Colombia’s Tulua prison, resulting in 51 deaths Some 51 people have been killed and 30 injured after a fire broke out during a prison riot and escape attempt at Tulua prison in Colombia on Tuesday morning. The prisoners reportedly set their mattresses on fire…