Uneven COVID-19 recovery and widening inequalities risk ‘leaving behind’ poor and vulnerable across Asia Pacific: Report
An uneven post-pandemic economic recovery is threatening to widen inequalities and intensify the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across Asia and...
Moana Pasifika, Blues confirm teams for mid-week clash
Moana Pasifika and the Blues have confirmed their sides for Tuesday's clash at Mt Smart Stadium.
It will make the first of two matches between...
Derenalagi, Taliga and Nasilasila back training for Fijian Drua
Four players who have been out of action for the Fijian Drua due to injuries may return this week.
Kitione Taliga, Meli Derenalagi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre...
PNG Kumuls to get new coach
The Papua New Guinea Kumuls will head into this year’s Rugby League World Cup with a new mentor following confirmation by Michael Marum that...
Opeloge brothers seal top spot in regional tournament
Weightlifter Don Opeloge has taken top spot in the 2022 Oceania Online Cup to become the best male lifter in the region with his...
Solomon Islands politician ‘extremely disappointed’ Australia ignored warnings of China military deal
Solomon Islands' Opposition Leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact which could see a base established...
NZ PM says Solomon Islands developing relationship with China ‘gravely concerning’
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is “very little” reason for China to station military forces on the Solomon Islands, describing developments...
Australian PM says there is ‘great concern across Pacific family’ over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia respects the sovereignty of individual Pacific Island states but will work with partners “to ensure there is a...
A security agreement between China and Solomon Islands could impact stability in the whole Pacific
Opinion by Mihai Sora
A leaked draft security agreement being negotiated between China and Solomon Islands could have security implications for the whole Pacific. The...
Timor-Leste set for presidential run-off election in April after neither candidate secures enough votes
Timor-Leste is headed for a run-off presidential election after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta failed to secure more than 50 percent of the...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...