Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-U.S meeting
Solomon Islands has signalled it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration between the United States and Pacific Island nations, dealing a blow to...
U.S Defence secretary Austin welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon
U.S Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III has met with Marshall Islands President David Kabua, who is in Washington to participate in the...
Fiji PM leads the Pacific to Washington will hold first official meeting with U.S...
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will meet the American President Joe Biden at a Pacific Island Leaders' Summit at the White House on 29...
Biden’s summit with Pacific leaders is a direct response to China, but the U.S...
Opinion by Gerard Finin and Terence Wesley-Smith
This week, the White House will host its first-ever summit with Pacific Islands leaders. The Pacific spans nearly...
Five former Vanuatu PMs in race to replace Loughman
Five former prime ministers of Vanuatu are lining up to contest the election in a little over two weeks.
They are Serge Vohor in Santo,...
Forum statement on UN anniversary deems Russia’s threats on nuclear weapons ‘unacceptable’
A Pacific Islands Forum statement released to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons has criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
What to expect from Biden’s summit with Pacific island leaders
By Richard Herr
When the White House announced that President Joe Biden will host U.S – Pacific Island Country Summit on 28–29 September, it noted...
Palau concerned about China’s pressure but committed to Taiwan
Despite pressure from China to do otherwise, Palau intends to continue diplomatic relations with Taiwan, said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.
He noted, however, that...
Solomons ‘unfairly targeted’ since recognising China, its Prime Minister tells UN
The prime minister of the Solomon Islands complained on Friday that his country had been subjected to "a barrage of unwarranted and misplaced criticisms,...
At UN, Micronesia denounces Japan plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
The president of the Pacific island state of Micronesia denounced at the United Nations last Thursday Japan's decision to discharge what he called nuclear-contaminated...
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Australia backs Pacific clean energy transition amid fossil fuel concerns
Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific’s transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a...
Pre-COP climate summit’s low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris...
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy...
Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date
Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government’s decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament...