International
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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
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PNG Chief Justice Referred to Acting Prosecutor by Ombudsman, Triggering Constitutional Debate
An unprecedented constitutional moment is unfolding in Papua New Guinea as the Chief Justice faces referral to the acting Public Prosecutor. With questions about independence and… Read more
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Heritage Foundation proposes formal Pacific Charter to deepen U.S. ties with Pacific nations and counter China
Could a formal Pacific Charter and a White House–backed regional adviser reshape U.S. engagement in the Pacific? The proposal is stirring debate over sovereignty, development choices,… Read more
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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the… Read more
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Vanuatu leads UNGA push to implement ICJ climate ruling as 1.5°C risk looms and loss‑and‑damage fund remains underfunded
UN human rights and legal experts warn that delaying action could push climate safeguards beyond reach. A forthcoming General Assembly resolution aims to translate a unanimous… Read more
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Carney warns postwar rules-based order eroding as middle powers forge coalitions, risking Pacific island security
The post‑war rules-based order is fraying, pushing middle powers to form new coalitions that trade protection for access to resources and influence. For Pacific Island nations,… Read more
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CePaCT’s Carmel Pilotti preserves Pacific taro and crop diversity for climate resilience
From coral reefs to a cutting-edge seed bank, Carmel Pilotti works to safeguard Pacific crops like taro—and the cultures that depend on them—against climate change and… Read more
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Pacific Islanders in the Gulf on Edge as Missile Threats Escalate
Missiles, air-raid sirens, and a growing sense of displacement have become part of daily life for Pacific Islanders in the Gulf. From Kuwait to Dubai, teachers… Read more
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Fiji Activates Emergency Centre as Middle East Situation Develops
Fiji’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is closely monitoring the Middle East situation, reporting no confirmed cases of Fijian nationals affected so far. Embassies remain in close contact… Read more
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Fiji Launches Emergency Operations Centre as Middle East Tensions Rise
Fiji activates an Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the unfolding Middle East crisis and coordinate potential consular support for citizens abroad. Embassies are staying in close… Read more