G7 offers tepid response to appeal for “bolder” climate action
When UN climate chief Simon Stiell addressed climate and energy ministers from the G7 group of rich nations on Monday, he issued a frank...
CARE, SIUP, SIPRA nominate Matthew Wale as Solomon Islands PM candidate
The Coalition for Accountability, Reform and Empowerment (CARE), Solomon Islands United Party(SIUP) and Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement(SIPRA) has officially nominated former Opposition...
Pacific delegates advocate for a key regional aspiration to be included in the plastic...
In the final hours of the fourth round of negotiations on the revised zero draft of the global plastics treaty, Pacific delegates remain steadfast...
Fiji and Australia bilateral meeting signals stronger cooperation
Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy MP met in...
Chinese influence lingers in Solomons despite Sogavare ouster
The Albanese government expects China will remain undeterred from trying to duchess Pacific political leaders despite the pro-Beijing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare...
Defence recruitment plan to join the Australian military: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guineans have a chance to be recruited to join the Australian military, said Prime Minister James Marape.
Returning to Port Moresby from the...
‘No negative militarisation’: Palau, Guam national guard sign historic Partnership
The Guam National Guard will help Palau prepare for and respond to future disasters, with both governments announcing a newly signed state partnership Monday.
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Pacific adds voice as attention turns to proposed intersession work to advance plastics treaty...
As the clock ticks towards the final hours of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument...
Countries consider pact to reduce plastic production by 40 percent in 15 years
Countries are for the first time considering restrictions on the global production of plastic – to reduce it by 40 percent in 15 years...
Solomon Islands Caretaker PM Manasseh Sogavare bows out, won’t keep his job following elections
Solomon Islands Caretaker Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has passed on the leadership of the Parliamentary Wing of OUR Party to Prime Ministerial candidate, Jeremiah...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
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El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...