International
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Ukraine War: The Pacific’s Quiet Wake-Up Call
As the Ukraine conflict enters its fourth year, its global reverberations reach the Pacific in higher food and fuel prices and mounting humanitarian pressures. EU Ambassador Barbara Plinkert reminds us that sovereignty and the rules-based order matter far beyond Europe, linking Ukraine’s fate to Pacific resilience. From the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace to steadfast…
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Honolulu Pacific Summit Signals Investment and Security Push
Honolulu hosts a high-level Pacific Agenda Summit focused on investment, security, and shared prosperity across the region. Leaders and private sector partners will explore pathways—from infrastructure and critical minerals to the digital economy and energy security—toward a more resilient Pacific future.
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UN Forms Global Science Panel to Guide AI Governance
AI is racing ahead of policy, spurring calls for science-led governance that protects people while fueling innovation. A new international panel will translate AI’s wide-ranging impacts into evidence-based action across borders. As a Global Dialogue on AI Governance unfolds, experts urge shared standards and risk-aware guardrails—turning hype into facts and guiding tech toward human-centered outcomes.
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Blue Pacific Tuna: The Shared Resource Powering Regional Prosperity
Blue Pacific tuna isn’t just a catch—it’s the backbone of economic resilience and regional cooperation. As climate and tech shifts test governance, leaders are shaping a new path for sustainable, shared stewardship. Discover how this greatest shared resource could steer budgets, development priorities, and future collaborations across the region.
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Japan Seeks a Connected Pacific to Counter Climate, Maritime and Cyber Threats
Japan’s defence chief unveils a bold blueprint to keep the Pacific an “Ocean of peace,” built on deeper regional ties and a multilayered network of cooperation. Facing climate-driven risks, threats to maritime order, and the weaponisation of information and technology, the roadmap centers on resilience, unity, and collective action across the region.
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Pacific Targets Tuna Wealth Through Regional Leadership
Pacific leaders are steering offshore fisheries toward a Pacific-led future—focusing on sovereignty, resilience, and capturing more value from tuna. The push blends stronger governance, transparent monitoring, and regional cooperation to navigate climate-driven changes and expand the seafood supply chain.
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Fiji and Wallis and Futuna Strengthen Pacific Ties
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu hosts a high-level visit from Wallis and Futuna, highlighting decades of friendship and shared Pacific heritage. The talks underscored kinship, cultural ties, and a renewed push for regional solidarity that could shape future cooperation across the islands.
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EU Updates Non-Cooperative Tax List: Samoa and Fiji Out, Vietnam and Turks and Caicos In
A fresh EU update reshapes the global map of tax transparency and fairness. Some jurisdictions gained a gentler status, while others face renewed scrutiny. The move signals evolving international standards and what it could mean for governments worldwide.
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IUCN Appoints New Oceania Regional Director to Boost Pacific-Led Conservation
Susana Lomani Waqainabete-Tuisese takes the helm, signaling Pacific-led leadership in conservation and a sharpened focus on biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable development across Oceania. With decades of field experience, she aims to elevate local voices and turn commitments into tangible protections for communities and ecosystems.
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Palau, Fiji, Tuvalu Lead Pacific Push for Urgent Climate Commitments Ahead of COP31
Fiji, Palau, and Tuvalu are lining up pre-COP meetings as Pacific leaders push for faster emission cuts ahead of COP31. Expect talks on renewable energy, the ocean-climate link, and resilience upgrades—set to spotlight the Pacific’s climate priorities on the global stage.