U.S tests ICBM over Pacific after delays linked to Russia, China tensions
The United States successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Tuesday after twice postponing the launch to avoid stoking tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan,...
Geo-strategic competition could create disunity in the region: SG Puna
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says geo-strategic competition is intensifying and playing out in our region and if...
U.S warns Pacific Isles of ‘struggle’ against coercive regimes
A top U.S diplomat warned Pacific Islands of a new struggle against violent power-hungry regimes Sunday, as she visited the Solomon Islands to mark...
FSM Government statement on U.S-China relations and the impact of high-level visit to Taiwan
Recently, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became aware of a high-level visit to Taiwan by the Speaker of the U.S...
U.S President Joe Biden to host White House Pacific island summit
U.S President Joe Biden will host Pacific island leaders at the White House in September, a senior American diplomat said on Saturday, deepening a...
Pacific Islands solidarity is a Biden priority, U.S diplomat tells Solomons
U.S President Joe Biden sees strong ties with Pacific Island countries as a priority, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said in the Solomon...
U.S senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa
U.S Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Samoa's leader on Friday, discussing climate change, ocean security and opportunities to work together as...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Tonga today
U.S Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman will be in Tonga today, as part of the Pacific trip to reflect the United States' commitment...
Fijian PM Bainimarama holds talks on security and regional development with U.S national security...
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama held extensive discussions on security and development cooperation with the United States National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan at the...
Fiji President visits the Israeli President
Fijian President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today paid a courtesy call to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog at his residence in...
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Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...