Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a “legal roadmap” for global action: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate obligations as a ‘historic milestone’ and a...
Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
Australia and Tuvalu will work on progressing a landmark treaty as the two nations seek closer ties in tackling the impacts of climate change...
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...
The historic Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has unequivocally concluded that international human rights law is part of the stringent...
Cook Islands Climate change director welcomes ICJ ruling
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced...
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...
UN climate chief urges Australia to ‘go big’ on 2035 emissions target
One of the world's top climate diplomats has urged the federal government to commit to an ambitious 2035 target to cut carbon emissions, saying...
Six more seats in 2027: PNG Electoral Commissioner Sinai
Motu-Koita people in the National Capital District will have their own representative in Parliament in 2027 as one of the six new electorates confirmed...
Australia opens second Pacific Engagement Visa ballot, adds Samoa and Kiribati
From Monday, Pacific island and Timor-Leste nationals will be able to register for Australia's second annual Pacific Engagement Visa stream (PEV) ballot.
The PEV provides...
Tuvalu opens High Commission in Canberra, cementing ties with Australia
Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo, on Monday presided over the official opening of the Tuvalu High Commission office in Canberra, marking a significant milestone...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...