Australia pumps $492m into Asia-Pacific region after pledge to tighten China access
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MP Ishmael Kalsakau steps down as Vanuatu Opposition Leader amid leadership dispute
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Tongan King’s questions government tax spending on business ventures
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Solomon Islands PM Manele calls for respect to democracy
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PNG DPM Rosso congratulates Solomon Islands PM-elect Jeremiah Manele
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Tuvalu prepares for COP29 with Commonwealth training on climate finance negotiations
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Kiribati’s Sir Ieremia Tabai scathing about decision to deport Australian-born judge
Kiribati’s first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says the decision by the government to deport Australian-born Judge David Lambourne from the country is “a farce”.
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PNG signs Port State Measures Agreement
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Statement on World Media Freedom Day 2024 by the President of PINA, Kora Nou
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Palau Media Council statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024
On this World Press Freedom Day, the Palau Media Council stands firmly with journalists around the globe. The theme, 'A Press for the Planet:...
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