Chinese premier holds talks with PNG PM Marape
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday held talks with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, who is in Beijing to attend the third...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative sets off great power competition in the Pacific
As China marks the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the BRI, many are assessing the impact of its...
IAEA team joined by China takes samples after Fukushima water release
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and experts from China, South Korea and Canada on Monday collected seawater samples near the crippled Fukushima nuclear...
Cabinet reshuffle change ‘stands’, Vosarogo to become Fiji’s new Attorney-General: PM Rabuka
Fiji's Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo becomes Attorney-General today, despite mounting opposition about his appointment.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said his appointment stands as he’d rather...
U.S negotiator expects to sign new deal with strategic Marshall Islands on Monday
The United States has finalised a 20-year extension to its agreement on ties with the strategic Marshall Islands and expects to sign the US$2.3...
Fijian leader in Australia for trade, security talks
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will outline his nation's role in the Indo-Pacific during a visit to Australia, amid soaring regional tensions.
Anthony Albanese will...
Defence support for assisted-departures for Australians in Israel
The Australian Government has safely airlifted 255 people utilising two Royal Australian Air Force flights (a KC-30A and a C-17A Globemaster III) and a...
Resolution filed to express Guam’s solidarity with Israel
Senator Jesse Lujan has introduced a resolution expressing solidarity with Jewish communities around the world and showing support for Israel, following an unprecedented airstrike...
COP28: Say climate crisis, think health crisis
By Angie Bone, Karin Leder, Tin Tin Su and Tony Capon
The climate crisis is already affecting millions: bringing death, injuries and mental health consequences,...
Australian Government announce funding for Fiji Super Rugby Pacific, Super W participation
The Australian Government has announced that it would provide funding that will help support the Fijian and Fijiana Drua teams.
The investment as part of...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...