Australia snubs China and Russia at major maritime conference
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U.S to announce plans to battle Illegal fishing in the Pacific
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Labor signals more aid to south-east Asia and accuses Scott Morrison of ‘bullying behaviour’...
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‘Very concerned’: Morrison responds to new details of China’s ties with Solomon Islands
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FLNKS insists on New Caledonia sovereignty
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Solomon Islands Opposition says Government’s regional tour a disgrace
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UNODC & PINA partner to build capacity of anti-corruption media
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Fiji Opposition MP Nawaikula disqualified from contesting election
The seat of convicted SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula has become vacant and he has been disqualified from contesting Fiji's 2022 General Election.
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Talks between Marise Payne, Solomon Islands foreign minister a positive step, Scott Morrison says
A meeting between Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her Solomons Islands counterpart is a positive step forward, according to the prime minister.
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Japan reaffirms strong support for Fiji’s development priorities
The Japanese Government has reaffirmed their solidarity and unwavering support to the Fijian Government for the advancement of regional prosperity and Fiji’s national priorities.
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