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The European Council has adopted a decision on the signature and provisional application of the European Union and Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Partnership Agreement, as the new legal framework for the relations between the EU and its Member States and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, for the next twenty years, which will succeed the...

Indonesia cancelled a regional meeting this week on the human rights situation in its Papuan provinces on the grounds that the leaders of Melanesian nations weren’t attending it, a member of Papua New Guinea’s delegation said on Tuesday. The canning of the meeting comes after the Papuan independence movement had its application to become a full member of the Melanesian...

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi met with Tongan Deputy Prime Minister Samiu Kuita Vaipulu on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in ecotourism, disaster mitigation, fisheries, and mitigation of climate change impacts. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, focused on exploring bilateral...

By Yeray Santana-Falcón There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5℃ warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) peaks at levels beyond what was anticipated. Exceeding our emissions targets is known as a climate overshoot. It may lead to changes that won’t be reversible in...

The Flying Fijians arrived in Marseille on Monday night in high spirits and excited about the prospect of facing England in the quarterfinal which kicks off at 3am on Monday. It’s certainly a very special moment for the group as after 16 years the Flying Fijians have progressed to the second stage of the Rugby World Cup. With a short turnaround...

Portugal's sensational last-gasp victory over Fiji for their first World Cup win on Sunday was one of the moments of the tournament but the economic realities of the game mean such upsets are destined to remain a rarity. For all the delights that Portugal, Uruguay and Chile served up over the pool stage with their expansive rugby, eight usual suspects...

Samoa's Rugby World Cup campaign ended in Lille last Saturday following a heart-breaking 18-17 defeat to England as they failed to live up to pre-tournament expectations. Rubbing salt into the wounds is that the Pacific Islanders are unsure when their next match will be, unlike England who have the Six Nations starting in February and a reported July tour to...

The Vanuatu Member of Parliament representing Luganville Constituency, Matai Seremaiah, has assumed the role of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) within the newly elected coalition government led by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai. PM Salwai announced Seremaiah’s appointment Monday, following his election by parliament last Friday. During the appointment of the 12 new ministers, the PM had indicated his intention to select his...

Papua New Guinea Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Pila Niningi says there is ‘no warrant of arrest’ for Prime Minister James Marape. As the Government’s legal advisor, he said this over the weekend to clarify misconceptions which led to Members of Parliament raising questions on the floor based on speculations on social media. As Parliament resumes today, Niningi urged his colleague...

Oped by Kanni Wignaraja and Munkhtuya Altangerel A drive from Suva to the village of Tavuya, in Fiji, gives the onlooker a front row seat to climate adaptation works in action. Less than an hour's journey from the bustling capital city of Suva, Tavuya still feels like a world away. For residents here, marine transport represents a lifeline, connecting its...