Japan, Pacific islands to oppose status quo changes amid China clout
Japan and Pacific Island nations are set to express their strong opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or...
Pacific peace in focus as Australian PM meets island counterpart
Pacific peace and security has emerged as a top priority for Australia and Tuvalu as the nations' prime ministers held geopolitical discussions.
Anthony Albanese met...
President Xi Jinping: Vanuatu is China’s good friend, partner in Pacific Islands region
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific Islands region during a...
Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for U.S and...
The new Solomon Islands prime minister is in China for a visit as Beijing and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties.
Prime Minister Jeremiah...
Pacific Leaders travel to Japan to build collaboration at PALM10
Three years on from their virtual PALM9 in 2021, Japan's PM and Pacific Leaders are meeting in Tokyo for PALM10.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will...
Rep. Ed Case calls on Biden to end presidential bid
U.S lawmaker, Ed Case today broke ranks with the rest of Hawaii’s Congressional delegation by calling for President Joe Biden to end his re-election...
French police kill alleged gunman amid continued unrest in New Caledonia
French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of...
Australia PM to meet Tuvalu counterpart with security top of mind
Australia is strengthening security ties with Tuvalu as leaders build on a recent, landmark treaty.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host Feleti Teo in Brisbane...
Court declares Solomon Islands PM’s nomination time to election does not comply with Constitution,...
The Solomon Islands High Court has granted declaration sought by the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale that the nomination period up to the date...
Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription
Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
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By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
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Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
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