International
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Donor Exclusions Put Pacific Islands Forum at a Crossroads
Pacific leaders face a defining test as a row over attendance and outside influence threatens to shake the forum’s unity. Taiwan’s role, donor participation, and the… Read more
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West Papuan journalists spark Pacific solidarity against Jakarta’s crackdown
West Papuan journalists in exile travel to Fiji to rally Pacific support against Jakarta’s media crackdown. They outline cross-regional partnerships, the risks on the ground, and… Read more
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US Sanctions ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan and Three Officials Under EO 14203
Washington imposes sanctions on a top ICC official and three colleagues, signaling a sharp clash over the court’s reach and national sovereignty. The move raises questions… Read more
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Pacific Targets $3.1B Infrastructure Gap With Private Finance Push
Climate shocks are driving a massive infrastructure gap across Pacific Island nations, demanding billions in new funding each year. Leaders are weighing bold financing strategies, including… Read more
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Kiribati Faces UN Review on Disability Rights as Accessibility Gaps Persist
Kiribati is making visible strides in disability rights with new accessibility standards and renewed policy commitments. Yet experts warn that faster implementation and stronger safeguards are… Read more
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Tuvalu Seeks Fast-Track Climate Adaptation Funding from ADB and UNDP
Tuvalu hosts a high-level donor roundtable with ADB and UNDP to press for urgent, aligned climate action. The talks zero in on coastal protection, adaptation, and… Read more
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Solomon Islands Opposition Backs Hosting Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara
Solomon Islands faces a rare show of domestic unity as it gears up to host a landmark Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara. With a national branding… Read more
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Australia bets on local workers to build the Pacific
Australia is placing local labor and materials at the heart of its Pacific infrastructure push, promising immediate jobs and lasting capacity building. From Solomon Islands to… Read more
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Pacific Eyes Private Capital to Bridge Climate Infrastructure Gap
Climate risks are driving a multi-billion infrastructure gap across the Pacific, threatening growth and resilience. Blended finance and regional resilience funds could unlock private capital to… Read more
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Australia Signals Bold Climate-Ready Push in the Pacific
Australia reaffirms its climate-ready infrastructure partnership with Pacific nations, prioritizing high-quality, resilient projects aligned with regional needs. A new AUD 350 million climate financing stream joins… Read more
