International
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Palau’s Pre-COP Push Could Reshape Pacific Climate Diplomacy
Palau is pushing to host a pivotal pre-COP gathering to sharpen Pacific priorities on the eve of COP31. With wide-reaching outreach across Micronesia and a focus on oceans, resilience, and regional leadership, the move could redefine how the Pacific voices shape global climate diplomacy.
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Philippine Airlines Launches Twice-Weekly Palau-Manila Flights to Boost Connectivity
Palau–Manila travel gets a boost with a new twice-weekly service launching March 29. Philippine Airlines says the route will ease journeys for residents, tourists, and Palau’s diaspora, weaving Palau more tightly into a growing global network.
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Japan Boosts Pacific Ties After PALM 10
Japan pledges to deepen partnerships with Pacific Island nations, unveiling tailored support and climate‑resilience initiatives after PALM 10. With enduring people‑to‑people ties and the approaching 10th anniversary of Niue–Japan relations, a new era of cooperation appears on the horizon.
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ADB Opens Solomon Islands Resident Mission, Heralds a New Development Push
Solomon Islands marks a new chapter in development as ADB inaugurates its Resident Mission in Honiara, signaling closer collaboration and a growing pipeline of projects across energy, transport, and education that aim to boost resilience and opportunity for communities.
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UN Signals Renewed Push to Finish Decolonization for 17 Territories
The United Nations renews its commitment to ending colonial rule, focusing on 17 non-self-governing territories and their ongoing journeys toward self-determination. With climate pressures, inequality, and governance challenges shaping the path, a renewed push for dialogue and tailored support points to an evolving, hopeful future.
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Henry Puna Named Interim PIDP Chief, Signals Pacific Investment Push
Henry Puna steps into a pivotal role as Interim Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program, a move celebrated as a milestone for the Cook Islands. His leadership signals a new phase of regional partnership and economic opportunity across the Pacific. With a major U.S.-led Investment Summit on the horizon, the coming months could reshape…
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UN Urges Renewed Push to Finish Decolonization Amid Climate Risks to Island Territories
Decolonization is far from complete, with 17 non-self-governing territories still seeking full autonomy and millions living under uncertain governance. As climate risks intensify on small island communities, a renewed push emphasizes inclusive dialogue, youth leadership, and urgent action to secure a just path toward self-government.
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Fiji Weighs Gaza Peacekeepers as It Plans National Peace Operations Strategy
Fiji safeguards its peacekeeping legacy as a Gaza invitation looms and a major review ushers in a national framework for future missions. With a regional hub set to play a central role, the island nation weighs how it will shape its global security footprint in the years ahead.
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Henry Puna Named Interim Director of PIDP, Signals New Push for Pacific Economic Security
Henry Puna steps into a pivotal leadership role to advance Pacific economic security as the region faces growing global attention. A new chapter of regional collaboration and investment begins, with far-reaching implications for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific.
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Pacific Forensic Summit Aims to Boost Regional Crime Investigations
Pacific forensic leaders converge to boost regional capacity, exploring modern investigative methods, shared standards, and enduring partnerships across 16 island nations. The gathering signals a shift toward stronger governance and sustainable collaboration to meet evolving crime challenges.