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....
Filling our cup with the next wave of Pacific negotiators
Negotiating an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution including in the marine environment is no easy task.
With approximately 4,000 delegates representing over...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's High Commissioner has announced its curfew has been lifted.
It was first brought in after riots broke out in May and has been...
K100 million allocated for PNG NRL bid support programme
The Papua New Guinea Government has allocated K100 million (US$25 million) in the 2025 National Budget to sports which was handed down last Friday...
Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour
While other regions in the world have made notable progress in curbing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, the Western Pacific still faces significant...
ANZ CEO hails Fiji’s economic rebound, reinforces commitment to Pacific
ANZ Group CEO, Shayne Elliott has praised Fiji's quick economic recovery and reaffirmed the bank’s long-standing commitment to the Pacific region.
Speaking at the Reserve...
Marshall Islands and Palau lead charge on U.S. Tuna treaty amendments
The Marshall Islands and Palau have signed the MOU for the U.S Tuna Treaty to apply the 2024 amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries...
U.S backs Pacific fisheries with new access agreement
In a significant step for Pacific fisheries, U.S Ambassador Marie Damour on Monday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fishing...
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Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom
Tonga’s Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise.
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Opinion by Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly
This year, for the first time in a decade, the United Nations will select its new...
Nauru appoints first Vice President Aingimea after Constitutional reform
Minister Lionel Aingimea has been appointed Vice President of Nauru after Parliament passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, creating the role.
Following the bill’s passage...