Biden meets Pacific island leaders for Second summit to counter China
U.S President Joe Biden met Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit on Monday, part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing...
Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
U.S President Joe Biden on Monday told leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of...
President Whipps says Palau feels the effect of Ukraine invasion by Russia
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr of Palau has called for peace and stability worldwide, as the Ukraine invasion by Russia has had ripple effects...
‘The kids had all been tortured’: Indonesian military accused of targeting children in West Papua
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Georgia presents enormous challenge: Flying Fijians coach
Although winning with bonus points may sound easy, the Flying Fijians know it’s actually quite difficult.
Australia’s 6-40 loss to Wales Monday has put Fiji...
Eddie Jones has ‘full support’ of Wallaby players, says captain Skelton
Australia head coach Eddie Jones has the “full support” of his players despite a disastrous start to his second spell leading the team, captain...
At UN climate summit big polluters’ absence speaks volumes
By Matteo Civillini
As United Nations chief Antonio Guterres convened a climate summit for the first time in four years, he was keen to avoid...
PNG and Australia’s defence cooperation is a ‘jewel’ of their relationship – but forming a treaty hasn’t been quite so simple
Amid the fanfare of an Australian prime ministerial visit to Papua New Guinea in January, defence was key on the agenda, with both parties...
U.S will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims...
Pacific Island leaders sound alarm on climate crisis, call for urgent action
Leaders from Pacific island nations collectively rang the alarm on the relentless march of climate change, marked by rising sea levels, extreme weather events...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...