UN General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling
A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António...
Australia, New Zealand, Colombia launch drug task force for Pacific
Australia, New Zealand and Colombia have launched a joint task force aimed at stopping illicit drug shipments before they reach Pacific shores, as police...
Tuvalu calls for joint action against transnational crime
Tuvalu Prime Feleti Penitala Teo has urged stronger regional cooperation to confront transnational crime across the Pacific, telling leaders in Fiji that no single...
Auckland seizes IOC summit to call for a higher profile
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) conference, taking place this week in New Zealand, is shining a spotlight on the future of global sports...
Niue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced government
Niue has confirmed a new four-member Cabinet following its recent general election as the country’s post-election political landscape begins to take shape.
Tuesday's announcement follows...
WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...
UN General Assembly to consider landmark resolution following the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
The Republic of Vanuatu, together with the Core Group of States leading the UN General Assembly resolution responding to the International Court of Justice...
WHO regional director Dr Piukala launches Climate and Health push ahead of COP31
World Health Organisation Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala says the health impacts of the climate crisis are now a central issue...
Pacific Police Ministers unite against rising transnational crime threat
Pacific police ministers have agreed to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational organised crime, warning that drug trafficking and criminal networks are threatening the security...
Pacific leaders push stronger rules on deep Seabed mining
Pacific leaders and regional partners have called for stronger Pacific-led governance of deep seabed minerals, stressing sustainability, environmental protection and respect for international law...
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Pacific Trade officials urged to turn EU partnership into action as global trade pressures...
Pacific trade officials have been urged to strengthen coordination, prepare for emerging global trade challenges, and ensure that Pacific-European Union cooperation delivers practical results...
Pacific eyes bigger EU Trade gains as more states move to join iEPA
Forum deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa has called for a stronger focus on implementation of key trade agreements, saying the Pacific must turn trade...
Moana Pasifika decision expected within weeks as a Sāmoa and Tonga rescue plan takes...
A decision on Moana Pasifika's future could be made within weeks as discussions continue over a new Sāmoa and Tonga-led plan to save the...