Macron tells New Caledonia separatists to accept pro-France votes
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatism could lead to violence in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence...
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Guam fears becoming ‘target’ over planned $1.5bn U.S defence system
A planned missile defence system on the island of Guam could turn the U.S Pacific territory into a “target,” local residents have said, as...
Climate Change Act, a toothless legislation: Fiji AG Turaga
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New Pacific Climate Security Assessment guide will put Boe declaration into action
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Disaster emergency’ in Asia-Pacific, warns ESCAP
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Blinken in Tonga warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid
Antony Blinken on Wednesday became the first U.S secretary of state to visit Tonga, dedicating a new U.S embassy and warning South Pacific nations...
Blinken in Tonga to dedicate U.S Embassy
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down Wednesday in Tonga, where he will dedicate a new embassy that is part of a drive...
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...
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