Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has expressed serious concerns about a Chinese missile test in the Pacific, warning that the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could cause "considerable damage" if weaponised, raising fears of nuclear proliferation. The Solomon Islands prime minister echoed the call for restraint, urging other countries not to threaten the region. This incident has sparked international condemnation and underscores the geopolitical tensions in the Pacific, highlighting the need for diplomatic caution and dialogue to prevent escalation.