International
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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
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Asia-Pacific Faces Fresh Energy Shock as Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil and Freight Costs Higher
Rising shipping costs and higher insurance premiums are amplifying the Middle East conflict’s spillover in Asia-Pacific. A new analysis links reduced traffic through the Strait of… Read more
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Pacific communities urge UN to translate ICJ climate ruling into real protections against displacement
Legal clarity is not protection. The ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate duties marks a milestone, but it won’t stop displacement or rebuild homes by itself. Pacific… Read more
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EU-Pacific PEUMP Phase 2 launched to bolster ocean governance, sustainable fisheries and regional resilience through 2030
Europe and the Pacific renew a long-standing ocean partnership, pledging multi-year support to strengthen ocean governance, sustainable fisheries, and climate resilience across Pacific island communities. With… Read more
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Pacific-led Ocean Flagship advances to year-long design phase to mobilise $500M for blue economy across 12 Pacific nations
A Pacific-led push to fund ocean stewardship and blue economy moves into a formal project phase, signaling a new era of regional cooperation and investment. The… Read more
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French Polynesia seeks Pacific unity and non-alignment as it deepens ties with New Zealand
Facing mounting global instability, French Polynesia’s president calls for deeper Pacific cooperation to boost regional resilience. A candid exchange with a key neighbour signals a new… Read more
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EU-Pacific Marine Partnership Renewed Through 2030 to Bolster Ocean Health
The European Union renews its Pacific marine partnership with a multi-year plan to safeguard the oceans, sustain fisheries, and boost climate resilience across the region. With… Read more
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Language as Medicine: Building Trust in Fiji’s Multicultural Healthcare
Language is more than words—it shapes trust, care, and community. In Suva, leaders highlight how mother tongues connect health workers with patients and preserve culture, sharing… Read more