Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins’ crucial support
Vanuatu’s push for the international court of justice to protect vulnerable nations from climate change has received the backing of 1,500 civil society organisations...
Economic security will strengthen Palau-Japan partnership- Whipps
As one of the Indo-Pacific partners of Japan, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr said the partnership should also include strengthening of economic security.
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Japan assures Pacific Islands Forum no discharge of treated wastewater if unsafe Japan assures Pacific Islands Forum no discharge of treated wastewater if unsafe
A range of common Japan-Blue Pacific priorities, including updates relating to the planned discharge of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, were...
Australia’s neighbours at risk of manipulation, spy chief says
Democratic systems in Australia's region are at risk of being manipulated, with their leaders controlled and taken advantage of through “largesse”, Australia's overseas intelligence...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Solomon Islands, wider Pacific visit likely
Chinese Foreign Minister and state councillor Wang Yi is likely to make a surprise visit to Solomon Islands in coming weeks, in another sign...
NASA mission finds Tonga volcanic eruption effects reached space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted on 15 January, 2022, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms, and tsunami waves around the world....
Asia-Pacific countries keen to promote ‘One Country One Priority Product’ to showcase their best agricultural products
Countries across Asia and the Pacific are joining an initiative to promote and showcase the 'best of the best' of their special agricultural products...
Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika square offf in clash of the Pacific
It’s the reason the competition has been renamed ‘Super Rugby Pacific’.
After decades of lobbying, the Pacific finally has two sides in the world’s best...
Nauru sports great and politician, and Tongan sport administrator join ONOC Executive
Nauru Speaker of Parliament and President of the Nauru National Olympic Committee (NNOC) Marcus Stephen and Takitoa Taumoepeau, Secretary-General of the Tongan Association of...
Climate: World getting ‘measurably closer’ to 1.5-degree threshold
There is a 50:50 chance of average global temperature reaching 1.5 degrees Celcius above pre-industrial levels in the next five years, and the likelihood...
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Pacific children face online safety risks as internet access expands
Children across the Pacific need stronger online safety education and protection as expanding internet connectivity exposes them to risks they are not always equipped...
Warnings in place as Wati bears down on southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki saw minor damage overnight as Tropical Cyclone Wati looks to bear down later today.
The category 2 cyclone is forecast to pass over Aitutaki...
SODELPA wants Fiji election delay clause removed
The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), led by Fiji Education Minister Aseri Radrodro, has urged the Special Parliamentary Select Committee and Cabinet to remove...