Albanese wants to China-proof the Pacific, but Nauru is driving a hard bargain
The Albanese government hopes to end the year with a major foreign policy victory by signing a landmark pact with Nauru aimed at preventing...
Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks
Pacific Island envoys in Australia will gather to discuss a labour scheme that has been criticised as being a breeding ground for slavery-like conditions.
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Vanuatu voter registration closes today, 500 voters required to register new political party
Voters have until 5pm today (03 December) to register to vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, including the by-election for the...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets...
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
A handful of countries should be held legally responsible for the ongoing impacts of climate change, representatives of vulnerable states have told judges at...
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Monday urged China to respect Palau’s sovereignty and international law, just days ahead of a contentious visit by...
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations adjourn in Busan, to resume next year
Countries negotiating a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution concluded their fifth session in the small hours of Monday in Busan, Republic of Korea,...
Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case
Vanuatu has opened proceedings in a landmark climate case brought before the UN's top court, arguing international law and the warming of the atmosphere...
Big polluters’ legal obligations are in treaty: Australia
Australia has reiterated its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate action but does not think high-emitting countries have further legal responsibilities to stave...
No deal on plastics treaty, our work continues
“We are drafting a treaty for the ages. A treaty to protect our environment, our health and our future. Getting this right is critical....
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“No Need for State of Emergency” – Fiji Government says situation under control
Fiji’s Government says there is no need to declare a State of Emergency, assuring the public that national security conditions remain stable following a...
“Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says press freedom must be matched with responsibility, warning that journalism today is defined not by speed, but...
Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific leaders 2050 Strategy must deliver results
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the region must move beyond plans and deliver real results under the 2050 Strategy, warning that...