Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
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Vanuatu’s victory march celebrates Independence and ICJ ruling
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Pacific Islanders draw the line at Australian Parliament
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UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit
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Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a “legal roadmap” for global action: Forum SG
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Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
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Solomon Islands updates concessional entry list, Taiwan dropped
The Solomon Islands Government has removed Taiwan from its list of countries eligible for concessional entry arrangements, a move that may deepen regional tensions...
UN experts welcome recognition from International Court of Justice that all States must protect...
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Cook Islands Climate change director welcomes ICJ ruling
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World Council of Churches calls for nuclear-free Pacific, demilitarisation and decolonisation
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a strong call for churches and governments to stand united against nuclear threats, colonial control, and...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
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...