Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets...
American Samoa granted observer status in Forum Fisheries Agency
American Samoa's director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Taotasi Archie Soliai is ecstatic that American Samoa has been granted observer status in the Forum...
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before world court
A record number of oral statements are expected to be presented to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as highly awaited public hearings on...
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
A handful of countries should be held legally responsible for the ongoing impacts of climate change, representatives of vulnerable states have told judges at...
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Monday urged China to respect Palau’s sovereignty and international law, just days ahead of a contentious visit by...
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations adjourn in Busan, to resume next year
Countries negotiating a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution concluded their fifth session in the small hours of Monday in Busan, Republic of Korea,...
MOU signed on amendments to the Tuna Treaty with USA
A significant milestone was reached in Suva, Fiji, Monday as nine additional Parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to apply the 2024 amendments...
Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case
Vanuatu has opened proceedings in a landmark climate case brought before the UN's top court, arguing international law and the warming of the atmosphere...
Big polluters’ legal obligations are in treaty: Australia
Australia has reiterated its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate action but does not think high-emitting countries have further legal responsibilities to stave...
No deal on plastics treaty, our work continues
“We are drafting a treaty for the ages. A treaty to protect our environment, our health and our future. Getting this right is critical....
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...