COP climate talks are ‘heartbreak’ for Pacific Islands. Here is why they want to host them
By Gabriella Marchant and Jordan Fennell
Joseph Sikulu's long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks.
It has become...
Tonga marks Constitutional milestone, pushes Climate Justice and UN reform at UNGA
Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke, used his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last week to highlight Tonga’s...
Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru swimming against the tide
“The climate crisis is not up for debate,” Micronesian President Wesley Simina said. “The only question is whether we will act with the urgency...
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.
By Danielle Ireland-Piper
Reportedly, there were “gasps in the courtroom” when the International Court of Justice...
Former Manu Samoa captain urges players to “put the team first”
Former Manu Samoa captain Filipo Levi has taken to social media to make a plea to all available players for Samoa to “put the...
New Caledonia make history by qualifying for first FIFA™ U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026
New Caledonia have defeated Fiji 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland and the final of the OFC...
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...
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Pacific pride on the line as Tonga 13 and Toa Sāmoa clash in Sunday...
A sold-out CommBank Stadium in Parramatta is providing the stage on Sunday for what’s being described as the most anticipated clash of the Rugby...
Navale emerges from pain eyeing ultimate Bati statement
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Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian...
Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded...