Timor-Leste’s election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position
Former guerrilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes...
Blinken: U.S aware of Pacific needs
The United States is aware of the needs of its development partners in the Pacific and will set up embassies in all island nations,...
PNG, U.S sign defence deals
Papua New Guinea Monday initialed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States, amid protests against the signing by university students and Opposition MPs.
The...
India says it plans to improve health sectors of 14 Pacific Island countries
India plans on improving the health sectors of the 14 Pacific Island nations by setting up Jaipur foot camps, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.
He...
U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
We, the Pacific Islands Forum, represented at this meeting by the governments of Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue,...
U.S-Palau Compact awaits congressional approval
The United States and Palau on Monday signed a new agreement under the Compact Free Association, capping two years of tough bargaining over the...
India reaffirms commitment to the Pacific region, PM Modi conferred with Fiji’s highest honour
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to the Pacific region with major projects planned for the 14-member countries of the India-Pacific Islands...
Solomon Islands PNG reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, had a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape in the margins of...
Fiji committed to working closely with Kiribati
Fiji remains fully committed to working closely with Kiribati.
This was articulated by the Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka while meeting the President of Kiribati,...
Fiji and Australia strengthen Vuvale partnership
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka held productive discussions with the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and Defence Industry Pat Conroy Monday
The...
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IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...
Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
A Pacific leader has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the region stares down the climate crisis, while signalling his country will “definitely” seek...
Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery conviction
The Minister of Finance, Lata í Faingataá Tangimana, has resigned from Cabinet following a court ruling that found him guilty of indirect bribery during...