Kiribati closes border to diplomats until 2025
Kiribati has banned foreign diplomatic visits until 2025 due to national elections in a move that has left officials scrambling for more information.
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China promises to help Fiji tackle climate change as Beijing seeks greater Pacific role
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UN experts alarmed by situation of Kanak indigenous peoples in the non-self-governing territory of...
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200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital
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Tonga races against time in last-minute preparations for high profile regional event
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Pro-China leader on course to retain Kiribati presidency
Kiribati is set to continue on its current path with China after incumbent President Taneti Maamau retained his parliamentary seat following two rounds of...
Kiribati elections: Voters wait for final results
Voters in Kiribati are awaiting the final results of the runoff round of elections on Monday.
Twenty-five of the 45 parliamentary seats were confirmed in...
China’s Premier meets Fijian PM Rabuka
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has met with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China in Beijing Monday.
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ULMWP leader meet PM Manele to discuss West Papua’s bid for MSG membership
The President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda was in Solomon Islands last week to seek support for their...
New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild
New Caledonia is looking to Australia for aid to help rebuild its capital city after deadly riots.
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