International
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Vanuatu Denies China Security Pact as Australia’s Nakamal Talks Move Forward
Vanuatu’s prime minister rejects talk of a China security pact, insisting the Namele Agreement is a development partnership. With Australia pursuing its own Nakamal framework in… Read more
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Pacific Journalists to Cover PRETMM6 in Port Moresby Under a Regional Media Engagement Programme
Pacific journalists are being invited to deepen coverage of energy security, maritime transport and climate resilience through a new Media Engagement Programme tied to PRETMM6 in… Read more
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Cook Islands and New Zealand seal security declaration, restart aid after China row
New assurances reshape the Cook Islands–New Zealand relationship as a fresh security framework is unveiled and funding resumes. The move signals a careful balance of sovereignty,… Read more
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Port Vila II: Pacific Islands Demand Global Fossil Fuel Treaty and Financing for a Just Transition
Fuel shocks and tightening budgets push Pacific island nations to demand a just transition away from oil. As Port Vila hosts a pivotal dialogue, leaders explore… Read more
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UK convenes COBRA over Iran crisis as gilt yields jump and inflation risks mount
An emergency ministerial meeting convenes as energy shocks push borrowing costs higher and inflation fears rise. Policymakers weigh new steps to shield households and stabilize markets,… Read more
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Fiji to Host MACFEST 2026, Tying Melanesian Heritage to Tourism Growth
Fiji will host the eighth Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in 2026, signaling a bold blend of heritage and contemporary energy. The program promises music, dance,… Read more
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Trump warns of repeat strikes on Kharg Island as Iran tensions escalate
Rhetoric tightens around a high-stakes clash over Iran’s key oil hub. With Kharg Island at the center and diplomacy faltering, the risk to global energy routes… Read more
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US–Cook Islands seabed minerals framework sparks debate over governance and regional oversight
A U.S.–Cook Islands framework on deep-sea minerals has rekindled debate over who truly benefits and what costs may follow. As talks edge toward cobalt, nickel and… Read more
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Khamenei vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed as oil hits $100 and markets tumble
Mojtaba Khamenei steps into the spotlight with stark warnings that threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves through energy markets and regional power plays.… Read more
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France expands its nuclear deterrent and boosts Indo-Pacific naval presence with Australia port calls
France sharpens its deterrent posture in the Indo-Pacific, expanding its nuclear capability while projecting a visible naval presence across the region. From Hobart port calls to… Read more