International

Rising seas, urgent legal shifts and a new pact: Tuvalu’s leader outlines a high‑stakes plan to preserve his nation’s future. Read more

Marking 45 years of independence, Vanuatu’s prime minister urged unity, faith and a long-term vision — calling current struggles the “birth pains” of nation-building. Read more

Fiji is sounding the alarm on climate-driven health risks, urging a stronger, coordinated approach that centres vulnerable communities, traditional knowledge and practical Pacific solutions. Read more

Vanuatu awards its highest civilian honour to an international ocean conservationist as a landmark coral reef report is unveiled — new science could reshape how the… Read more

Newly elected Cook Islands Party president Henry Puna is urging private talks after a public rift with New Zealand over recent China deals and paused aid—setting… Read more

Pacific island delegations converge in Geneva demanding a legally binding, lifecycle plastics treaty — pressing for production limits, finance and accountability to protect their futures. Read more

At 60 years of self‑governance, the Cook Islands are celebrating hard‑won progress while weighing evolving partnerships, a growing ocean identity, and the decisions that will shape… Read more

The U.S. and the Cook Islands have opened talks to explore deep‑sea minerals — a high‑stakes move promising potential gains, regional shifts and renewed debate over… Read more

Fiji is reimagining its peacekeeping role with a new national strategy—balancing tradition, troop welfare and changing global demands. Read more

A surprise high-level summit has pushed European capitals into urgent consultations. Tough red lines over borders, ceasefires and Ukrainian consent are already shaping the debate. Read more