French President to arrive in Vanuatu today
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Vanuatu today as part of his Pacific tour to discuss his Indo-Pacific policy and recommit France to...
Macron’s visit, a milestone: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s visit tomorrow is a milestone in the nation’s global engagement.
Marape said Macron’s...
WHO and UNDP launch US$17.85m GEF-funded project supporting climate resilient health systems in Kiribati,...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are launching a new partnership today to support four countries - Kiribati,...
French President Macron urges New Caledonia to build future after ‘no’ independence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron urged "compatriots" in New Caledonia to forge a common future on Tuesday during a landmark visit, more than a year...
Fiji PM Rabuka cancels China visit
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Tuesday he was forced to cancel an official visit to China after enduring a minor head injury...
Australian Minister holds meaningful discussions with Solomon Islands
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy held constructive discussions with Solomon Islands’ Ministers during his first day in Honiara.
In meetings...
Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to drastically increase their investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate...
U.S Secretary of Interior Haaland highlights conservation investments in Palau
U. S Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has completed a visit to Palau as part of her weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands
She...
16 Pacific Island Countries Unite for Climate Justice
“Where the Pacific goes in relation to addressing the imminent threat of climate change, or lack thereof, is where the rest of the world...
U.S proposes military training for young civilians in Pacific island countries
The US$886 billion defence spending policy for fiscal year 2024 authorises US$9.7 billion to expand the Pacific Deterrence Initiative which seeks to enhance the...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...