International
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NZ and Australia Poised to Move Pacific Leaders to Palau If Fuel Pressures Disrupt Forum Travel
Pacific leaders gear up for a pivotal Palau gathering as fuel prices bite travel plans. Officials say attendance remains on track, but contingency routes and fuel-monitoring… Read more
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France Senate delegation kicks off economic development mission in New Caledonia
A cross‑party French delegation lands in Nouméa for a week focused on economic development and regional integration in New Caledonia. The talks aim to map practical… Read more
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Fiji Defends Principled UN Voting, Promotes Balanced Israel Stance in Global Diplomacy
Fiji says its UN votes are guided by principle and balanced diplomacy, not bloc loyalties. Each resolution is weighed on its merits, aiming for fairness and… Read more
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New Pacific Geopolitics Book Launched in Suva Explores Island States’ Navigation of US–China Rivalry
A major new regional study maps how Pacific island nations are navigating rising great-power competition while safeguarding sovereignty and development. From Tuvalu’s climate-driven vulnerability to Fiji’s… Read more
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Pacific Tourism with Higher Fares and Longer Flights
Analysts warn that global tensions could quietly reshuffle travel in the Pacific, pushing up fuel costs and stretching flight routes. With accessibility and budgets tightening, the… Read more
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Fiji and Malaysia Pursue MoU to Boost Forestry Training, Research and Sustainable Management
Fiji and Malaysia are weighing a formal forestry partnership focused on capacity building and joint research to advance sustainable forest management. Early talks hint at practical… Read more
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Fiji and Australia Launch $35 Million Climate Adaptation Program to Strengthen Flood Forecasting and Community Resilience
Fiji and Australia have unveiled a FJ$35 million partnership to boost flood forecasting, waterway management, and community-led resilience. Centered in the flood-prone Nadi Basin, this initiative… Read more
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US expands Pacific partnership with Tonga, Fiji and Samoa through security aid and subsea cables
Washington’s Pacific outreach tightens security, connectivity and economic ties across Tonga, Fiji and Samoa, signaling deeper cooperation on maritime safety, fisheries enforcement and regional infrastructure. The… Read more
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Indonesia and Australia Expand Security Pact to Include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Plan Trilateral Training Hubs
Indonesia and Australia are expanding their security partnership with plans for trilateral frameworks that would include Japan and Papua New Guinea. The talks also hint at… Read more
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Vanuatu Scales Back Climate Resolution Under US Pressure, Drops Loss‑and‑Damage Registry Ahead of Vote
Under U.S. pressure, Vanuatu has pared back a UN climate resolution, dropping a proposed loss-and-damage registry but keeping a call to honor the ICJ ruling and… Read more