EU might impose sanctions on Vanuatu for offering economic citizenship to Russians
The Russian invasion of Ukraine ignited unrest in Europe and other allies over concerns of Russian oligarchs expanding their reach through the economic citizenship...
Missing detail in Australian spy chiefs’ China meeting
Two of Australia’s top spy chiefs were quietly deployed to the Solomon Islands over fears of the nation’s security deal with China.
Australian officials have...
Experts: Multiple factors behind tidal surges after Tonga eruption
Experts say multiple factors likely caused tidal surges along Japan's coast after the massive undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga on 15 January.
The Japan Meteorological...
French Pacific readies for election as Macron vies for second term
As the French Pacific is gearing up for Sunday's first round of the French presidential election, incumbent Emmanuel Macron appears to be enjoying the...
Call for Fiji election to be held democratically
Fiji's Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) leader Viliame Gavoka says the upcoming general elections needs to be held democratically.
Gavoka said right now, he...
China accuses U.S, UK and Australia of trying to build Asia-Pacific NATO
China has accused the U.S, UK and Australia of trying to build an “Asia-Pacific version of NATO” after the three countries announced that they...
2°C not an option for the Pacific, decarbonisation a must!
The publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III report on climate mitigation only confirms what vulnerable and marginalised communities,...
Palau readies for Our Oceans conference
Palau says it’s ready for the 07th ‘Our Oceans Conference’ next week, and that it will co-host with the United States.
80 countries and over...
Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM Sogavare over draft security deal with...
Two of Australia’s top intelligence chiefs have quietly travelled to Solomon Islands to meet Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and raise the government's deep concerns...
NZ defence secretary raises Solomon Islands concerns with Chinese general
At a January meeting between a Chinese general and New Zealand’s defence secretary, there was one Pacific issue that New Zealand wanted to speak...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...