Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely...
Pacific to host key COP31 Pre-Summit talks in Fiji and Tuvalu
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, has announced that the Pacific will host key lead-up...
French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators on Tuesday (Paris Time) endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right...
U.S reaffirms long-term commitment to Pacific partnerships
The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to building strong economic and security partnerships with Pacific Island countries, highlighting investment, private sector engagement...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State to visit Samoa
The United State Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau is the second-highest official in Washington who will visit Samoa later this month.
Landau is already...
Japan seeks stronger defense ties with Pacific Island nations
Japan will bolster cooperation with Pacific Island countries in defense personnel exchanges, crisis response and cybersecurity as the maritime order faces increasing challenges, Defense...
Taiwan to join PIF after absence last year: MOFA
Taiwan is to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting later this year in Palau, a senior diplomat said Tuesday, after it and...
Pacific calls for action on climate change and illegal fishing at major ocean naval...
Pacific nations have taken their message on climate and ocean security to the global stage, joining 74 countries at one of the world’s largest...
FFA Convenes 2nd Development Partner Symposium in Suva
Fiji stands ready to work alongside Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and development partners to advance offshore fisheries, particularly tuna,...
Pacific fisheries Ministers push for stronger partnerships and reform at development symposium
The Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting(FFCMM) and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu, has called for stronger alignment between Pacific...
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HIV epidemic worsening as Fiji records 2,003 new cases in 2025: Health Minister Lalabalavu
Fiji’s HIV epidemic is worsening and spreading beyond its initial outbreak groups, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has warned in Parliament.
Responding to the...
Pacific broadcasters unite in Auckland for regional conference
Media leaders, broadcasters and digital journalists from across the Pacific have gathered in Auckland today for the start of the week-long Pacific Broadcasting Cooperation...
Minerals and military: Incoming U.S Ambassador spells out vision for NZ and Pacific
United States President Donald Trump's top diplomat in Aotearoa is one step closer to assuming office - more than a year after he was...