Albanese puts deals with Vanuatu and Fiji next on the agenda
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is moving to lock in a security pact with Fiji, as well as resuscitate a security deal with Vanuatu...
France to support Solomon Islands in ocean security
The French Government will assist Solomon Islands in combating drug trafficking, illegal fishing and demining operations in the country’s waters.
French Ambassador to the...
No time for tactical delays as COP30 enters final stretch: UN climate Chief Stiell warns leaders
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has told world leaders at COP30 that negotiations must accelerate immediately, warning that slow progress in the...
‘When finance flows, ambition grows’: COP30’s call for action
In Belém, Brazil, as the world turns its eyes to the Amazon where COP30 has been underway for the past week, one question looms...
COP30: Climate crisis is a health crisis, WHO warns as philanthropies pledge $300m for solutions
Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals...
PM bans Samoa Observer, says will extend ban to cabinet ministers
Samoa Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt banned the Samoa Observer from attending any future press conferences and warned that he would be telling cabinet...
Minister’s New Caledonia tour leaves unanswered questions
By Nic Maclellan
When France’s new Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou toured New Caledonia last week, New Caledonians hoped that her visit would end uncertainty...
Fiji confirmed for 2026 Nations Championship
After much speculation, the Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the Flying Fijians will be competing in the inaugural Nations Championship which kicks off...
Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey
Australia has poured cold water on the idea it could jointly lead the world's biggest climate conference with Turkey.
Both countries have days to try...
Tonga underscores the urgent need for accessible and predictable Climate Finance at High-Level Ministerial Dialogue
The Kingdom of Tonga, represented by the Head of Tonga’s Delegation, Paula Pouvalu Ma‘u, delivered a strong and principled statement at the Third High-level...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...