History in making as World Court to advise on climate
For the first time, the world's highest court will offer advice on the world's biggest problem.
It's a punchy slogan that has been wielded successfully...
U.S lawmaker alarmed over China’s headway in race for ocean minerals in the Pacific
A powerful committee of the U.S House of Representatives is examining the Department of Defence's efforts to counter China’s initiatives to mine critical minerals...
Pacific Islands push hard as International Court of Justice set to deliver landmark climate...
The top United Nations court will on Wednesday hand down a landmark global legal blueprint for tackling climate change that also sets out top...
Pacific Women Leaders to drive regional commitments on gender equality
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UNAIDS: Fiji’s surging HIV outbreak can put the entire Pacific at risk
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Pacific security and health leaders pledge cooperation
A conference of Pacific security and health leaders concluded in Suva last week with the promise to “collaborate more” on a drug crisis spiralling...
Palau considers U.S refugee proposal; key questions remain on capacity, rights, and impact
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New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite U.S pressure
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas...
Samoa prepares to go to the polls: ‘Going to be an interesting election’
Samoa is in full swing of political campaigning as the country readies for next month's general election.
A record 191 candidates were standing, and seven...
Palau sets stage for 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
The Republic of Palau is gearing up to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2026, the most high-profile regional gathering...
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Solomon Islands rejects 41 recommendations in UN human rights review
Solomon Islands has supported 140 of 181 recommendations made during its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR), while noting 41 recommendations covering sensitive social and...
NZ urges next UN chief to take stronger role on conflicts
New Zealand has called on the next United Nations Secretary-General to take a stronger role in preventing and resolving conflicts, defend the UN Charter...
Indonesia rejects claims of systematic right violations in Papua
Indonesia rejects unilateral allegations of systematic human rights violations in Papua, emphasising that credible claims are addressed seriously through national institutions and legal mechanisms,...