New Caledonia deal collapse spells more trouble
A historic deal that would have declared New Caledonia a state has collapsed.
The main pro-independence alliance in the French territory of New Caledonia officially...
Fiji’s PM Rabuka meets India’s Minister for Health: Advances discussions for more collaboration in...
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with India’s Minister for Health, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Sunday, where he expressed Fiji’s interest for further cooperation in...
Principle over politics: Fiamē’s vision put to the test in general election
Sāmoa's caretaker Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says the dissolution of Parliament and subsequent political upheaval stem from her decision to prioritise principles over...
Momentum builds towards marine biodiversity treaty, as experts convene in New York
Delegates from around the world met at UN Headquarters in New York last week to advance the long-awaited high seas biodiversity treaty, with discussions...
Marshall Islands’ president: It’s wrong to ban partners from Pacific Islands Forum talks
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has told Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele that it will hurt the Pacific Island region to bar numerous...
FLNKS snubs New Caledonia’s constitutional reform talks in Nouméa
A newly established “draft committee” held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement, signed by New Caledonian political...
Israel announces official visit to Pacific region to ‘broaden partnerships’
Israel has announced an official visit to Pacific Island states.
In a statement on X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said that the Foreign Minister Gideon...
Forum Ministers back Australia’s bid to host COP31 as a Pacific COP
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind Australia’s bid to host the UNFCCC COP31 in 2026, declaring it a “Pacific COP”...
Tonga’s King takes control of government department, as critics fear ‘dangerous’ situation
Tonga's King has taken control of a government department in what critics say is a 'slap' to democracy in the Pacific nation.
Lopeti Senituli has...
PNG, Solomons pledge stronger ties ahead of Forum Meeting: PNG Foreign Minister Tkatchenko
Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko says talks with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele have reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...