China slams NZ-U.S concerns over Pacific as ‘disinformation
Beijing has come out firing on Thursday after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and U.S President Joe Biden expressed concerns over China’s security agreement with...
Australian top diplomat Wong ramps up Pacific lobbying effort as she flies out to...
Australian top diplomat Penny Wong is embarking on her third international trip since being sworn in as foreign affairs minister and will travel to...
China accuses Australia and its allies of cold war mentality
Some Pacific Island leaders have likened China’s development engagements in the region to that of the cold war era.
However, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji...
New Zealand urges U.S engagement with Pacific Island States
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern urged President Joe Biden to engage more with Pacific Island states amid China's concerted push to increase its...
U.S expresses commitment to Pacific islands that rejected China pact
The U.S said on Tuesday that it was committed to supporting nations in the Pacific Ocean region. The words have come just a day...
Convicted after June 2002 are permanently disqualified to contest in PNG General Election
Persons convicted of offences and sentenced to more than nine months from 2002 upward are disqualified for life from contesting the Papua New Guinea...
NZ wants reset at Pacific Islands Forum
New Zealand is hopeful the Pacific's reticence to sign a wide-ranging trade and security alignment with China this week could lead to a reversion...
Fiji in dominant position says political academic
Fiji is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the tussle between China and Western countries for greater recognition in the Pacific.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang...
China’s foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday signed agreements in Tonga for police equipment and fisheries cooperation on a tour through the Pacific islands...
Sio heads to Fiji as NZ government faces pressure over China
Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji Wednesday while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.
Sio,...
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France-New Caledonia governance deal no sure thing
New Caledonia's fraught path to a new governance deal with France is no certainty, with significant political challenges ahead.
Paris and Noumea have engaged in...
Palau Senate pushes back against U.S accusations of corruption against Baules
“We should not allow any nation to carelessly make unsubstantiated accusations against a Palauan leader,” Senator Eldebechel said during a recent Senate session, as...
Pacific-led initiatives set to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific
Rollout of safe initiatives across Pacific to prevent cervical cancer and save lives receives $5.1 million (US$3 million) boost.
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