Rare earths, rough seas: FSM at the crossroads of U.S-China resource rivalry
By Joyce McClure
China’s new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals are reverberating across the Pacific, raising concerns that the Federated States of...
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
The Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that...
Solomon Islands PM: Culture and Christian values must guide approach to LGBTQIA+ issues
Solomon Islands must consider its culture and Christian values when addressing issues relating to LGBTQIA+ people, says Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
His remarks follow an...
Pacific fisheries commission hopes to adopt albacore tuna harvest plan
The Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) hopes to adopt a management procedure for South Pacific albacore tuna at its annual meeting in Manila...
COP30 and COP31 will test middle powers in a climate of opportunity
Brazil and Australia must prove they can pivot from commodity extraction to clean industrial innovation.
By Martin Geissdoerfer, Trang Nguyen
With COP30 about to begin,...
Palau takes first step to building Humanitarian Warehouse
Palau has taken the first step to the construction of a warehouse, that will keep emergency supplies for disasters.
Ministers attending the 2nd Pacific Disaster...
Pacific Ministers endorse new Regional Disaster Coordination system
Pacific ministers have endorsed the creation of a new regional mechanism to improve coordination and delivery of humanitarian aid across the region.
The new system,...
ADB reveals new Disaster Risk Finance Plan for the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed a new plan to boost disaster resilience across the Pacific, introducing financial tools and partnerships to help...
Civil Society key to stronger Disaster response
The Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO), Emeline Siale Ilolahia, has called for stronger partnerships between governments and civil...
MSG stands in solidarity with FLNKS
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has reaffirmed its support for the UN Fourth Committee resolution on Kanaky–New Caledonia, adopted on 16 October 2025 in...
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Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes
Cook Islands and New Zealand have today signed a Declaration on Defence and Security, setting out a clear and practical framework for how the...
Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance
A key committee of the Parliament of Australia has recommended ratifying a new defence treaty with Papua New Guinea, a move that would elevate...
Fiji Government sets aside $1.96m for potential evacuation of Fijians in Middle East
Fiji Government has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million(US$869,670) to support the possible evacuation of Fijian nationals from the Middle East as tensions...