Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote
Australia voted in favour of a landmark United Nations resolution spearheaded by its Pacific island neighbours to strengthen state responsibility to act on climate...
Niue PM Tagelagi unveils new Cabinet portfolios
Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi has announced his new Cabinet ministerial portfolios a week after being elected and sworn in as Prime Minister.
The new...
WHO Pacific chief strengthens ties with Australia’s new CDC
WHO Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has welcomed closer cooperation with Australia’s newly established Centre for Disease Control following talks with...
Vanuatu PM welcomes historic UN vote backing ICJ climate ruling as “victory for climate...
Vanuatu has welcomed the adoption of a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate...
WHO Pacific Chief pushes digital health revolution for Island nations
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for urgent investment in digital health and artificial intelligence to...
Nauru orders officials to strictly follow One-China Policy
The Government of Nauru has directed all government officials and state-owned enterprises to strictly observe the One-China Principle in all official communications, engagements and...
UN Adopts landmark Climate resolution backing ICJ opinion led by Vanuatu
The United Nations General Assembly Wednesday adopted by overwhelming support a landmark resolution welcoming the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...
Pacific Climate campaign wins global backing at UN
Global civil society groups and Pacific climate advocates have welcomed a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution reinforcing that climate action is a legal...
UN General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling
A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António...
Australia, New Zealand, Colombia launch drug task force for Pacific
Australia, New Zealand and Colombia have launched a joint task force aimed at stopping illicit drug shipments before they reach Pacific shores, as police...
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Forum struggles with missile dilemma
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
AS they gather in Palau this week for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders want development partners to...
Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at the centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific media must ensure the region’s stories are told by Pacific voices and from a Pacific perspective, Forum...
Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders will meet next week against a more challenging regional backdrop, with geopolitics, transnational crime, economic...