Marshall Islands wants nuclear weapons ban pact amended
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Australia must scale up aid for security
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Tuvalu reaffirms ties with Taiwan, climate change top priorities for new government
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Former Palau President Remengesau announces candidacy, vows to lead “caring government”
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Palauan Senate President denies Chinese influence on missile resolution
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Former Fiji military officer Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is GCC chairman
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Tuvalu to review Australia treaty amid sovereignty, transparency concerns, maintain ties with Taiwan
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Congress ‘gradually destroying’ U.S relations with Pacific ally, Marshall Islands president warns
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Samoa calls for acction on Trade challenges at WTO MC13
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Solomon Islands urges action on fisheries subsidies and development at WTO MC13
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