China’s Belt and Road Initiative sets off great power competition in the Pacific
As China marks the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the BRI, many are assessing the impact of its...
IAEA team joined by China takes samples after Fukushima water release
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and experts from China, South Korea and Canada on Monday collected seawater samples near the crippled Fukushima nuclear...
Cabinet reshuffle change ‘stands’, Vosarogo to become Fiji’s new Attorney-General: PM Rabuka
Fiji's Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo becomes Attorney-General today, despite mounting opposition about his appointment.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said his appointment stands as he’d rather...
U.S negotiator expects to sign new deal with strategic Marshall Islands on Monday
The United States has finalised a 20-year extension to its agreement on ties with the strategic Marshall Islands and expects to sign the US$2.3...
Fijian leader in Australia for trade, security talks
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will outline his nation's role in the Indo-Pacific during a visit to Australia, amid soaring regional tensions.
Anthony Albanese will...
Defence support for assisted-departures for Australians in Israel
The Australian Government has safely airlifted 255 people utilising two Royal Australian Air Force flights (a KC-30A and a C-17A Globemaster III) and a...
Resolution filed to express Guam’s solidarity with Israel
Senator Jesse Lujan has introduced a resolution expressing solidarity with Jewish communities around the world and showing support for Israel, following an unprecedented airstrike...
Fiji PM Rabuka on official visit to Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to Australia from 16 - 21 October for an official guest of...
Lack of Pasifika MPs in government a concern for community representatives
Pacific leaders in New Zealand fear they will have little or no voice in the new National-led Government with the real possibility of not...
EU-Pacific Policy Dialogue advocates stronger ocean governance and policy implementation
The EU-Pacific Policy Dialogue Roundtable on the Ocean Programme concluded on Friday with a strong emphasis on bolstering ocean governance and effective policy implementation.
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...