Japan, Pacific islands to oppose status quo changes amid China clout
Japan and Pacific Island nations are set to express their strong opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or...
Pacific peace in focus as Australian PM meets island counterpart
Pacific peace and security has emerged as a top priority for Australia and Tuvalu as the nations' prime ministers held geopolitical discussions.
Anthony Albanese met...
President Xi Jinping: Vanuatu is China’s good friend, partner in Pacific Islands region
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific Islands region during a...
Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for U.S and...
The new Solomon Islands prime minister is in China for a visit as Beijing and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties.
Prime Minister Jeremiah...
Court declares Solomon Islands PM’s nomination time to election does not comply with Constitution,...
The Solomon Islands High Court has granted declaration sought by the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale that the nomination period up to the date...
Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription
Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te...
Pacific island leaders in China amid intensifying regional competition
Jeremiah Manele and Charlot Salwai, the prime ministers of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, are in China this week.
Their visits come as Beijing seeks...
Media policy critics ‘good for us’, Papua New Guinea’s Communications Minister says
Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu says he is open to criticism regarding the government's proposed new media policy.
The proposed media policy, which...
Pacific churches invite prayers on Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui Freedom Sunday
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) is inviting all people of good will to share prayers and support on 14 July for a Kanaky...
Japan prepares to host Pacific Island leaders for summit this month
Japan stands ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders in the upcoming 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (Palm10) summit in Tokyo from 16-18 July.
Japan’s Defence...
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Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
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