Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru swimming against the tide
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PNG and Australia elevate Defence relations with mutual Defence Treaty
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Thursday announced that Cabinet has formally approved the landmark mutual defence treaty between PNG and Australia, elevating...
Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries
Vanuatu remains open to signing a wide-ranging deal with Australia but must assert its sovereignty and will not be subject to pressure or “bullying”...
Australian deputy PM visits Fiji to strengthen defence ties
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, has arrived in Fiji for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening defence and...
Applying a national security lens to the International Court’s climate change opinion
When islands sink, do nations disappear? The Court says no.
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Reportedly, there were “gasps in the courtroom” when the International Court of Justice...
Former Manu Samoa captain urges players to “put the team first”
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New Caledonia make history by qualifying for first FIFA™ U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026
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Tuvalu to negotiate new treaty with Taiwan, calls for global recognition: PM Teo
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering ties with Taiwan, saying both nations are committed to elevating their partnership while calling...
“Climate Change remains our greatest security threat”: Tuvalu PM Teo
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has marked Tuvalu’s 47th independence anniversary with a strong call for resilience, unity, and global partnership, while warning that...
Pacific must invest in teachers to tackle literacy gaps, says Dr Belisle
Pacific Island countries must urgently strengthen literacy education by combining traditional teaching with digital tools, but the key to success will always be...
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South Pacific Group Ministers celebrate progress and renew commitment to regional uni
Ministers from the South Pacific Group (SPG) gathered today in Wellington to reflect on the Group's achievements and collective successes. Convening in the margins...
Pacific voices amplified in global plastic pollution negotiations
Tackling the transboundary plastic pollution problem remains on the agenda this year with the global community uniting next week in Nairobi.
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