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Pacific leaders reaffirm Taiwan’s status as a partner
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a major political gathering of nations in the region, concluded on Friday, with leaders reaffirming Taiwan’s involvement in its events as a “development partner.” In Taipei, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in...
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Netweaving the Soul of Pasifika Development
Introduction: Reconnecting with Our Pacific Soul Bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, halo olgeta – warm Pacific greetings to you all. Esteemed leaders, respected elders, fellow academics, youth representatives, and civil society champions –...
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Fiji, Marshall Islands strengthen bilateral ties
AS Pacific Islands Forum presidents and prime ministers hold their annual leaders retreat this Thursday, they’ll be briefed on regional engagement with donors and partners by a group of regional veterans – the High-Level Political Talanoa....
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Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Historic ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
Antigua and Barbuda expressed pride in the leadership of SIDS, particularly in the Vanuatu-led initiative that brought the matter before the ICJ. The country also highlighted its central role—alongside Tuvalu—as co-chair of the Commission of Small...
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Terrifying truth about island paradise
The number of applications for a landmark climate visa to live in Australia are rising rapidly in the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, as ominously rising seas lap at its shores. More than 80 per cent of Pacific nation Tuvalu’s population is now...
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Pacific Islands Forum sees Australia-China push for regional influence get ‘comical’
By ABC foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic in Honiara, Solomon Islands. This week, Pacific leaders — as well as hundreds of officials, diplomats and journalists — will gather in the capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara, for the region’s most...
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Pacific Islands Forum says Taiwan's engagement status remains unchanged
Taipei, Sept. 13 (CNA) The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a major political gathering of Pacific island nations, concluded Friday with leaders reaffirming Taiwan's continued engagement as a "development partner." In a statement Saturday, Taiwan's...
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MoS Margherita To Attend Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Celebrations
Port Moresby/New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country’s 50th anniversary...
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In the Pacific, unkept US promises on climate cut deep
HONIARA, Solomon Islands — Fred Conning pulled up Google Earth on his phone and zoomed in on the coastline that had been the backdrop of his childhood in a small village in the Solomon Islands. Here was the beach of white sands where he would...
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How to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, team news
The Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream ushers in the return of the EPL season after the recent international break. Arsenal suffered a 1-0 loss to Liverpool before the World Cup qualifiers. That was a disappointing result for Mikel Arteta's...
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Experts put staggering $400 billion price tag on worsening economic crisis: 'Finance gap'
"Our very survival depends on it." by Sara TraynorSeptember 13, 2025 The Climate Vulnerable Forum comprises the 74 most vulnerable nations to the changing climate. While they've developed solutions to boost their resilience, a large financial gap...
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India's IT fix for climate refugees could be the upgrade its global image needs
Australia has started the world’s first special visa programme for climate refugees, beginning with Tuvalu—one of the South Pacific islands most at risk of submergence due to rising sea levels caused by global warming and melting polar ice caps....
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Officials announce first-of-its-kind lottery for citizens whose homes are rapidly disappearing: 'Provide a pathway for mobility with dignity'
The threat itself is no small matter. by Ren VenkateshJuly 9, 2025 As a precautionary measure against the advancements of climate change, Australia has opened a lottery for "climate visas" to the citizens of Tuvalu, a small Polynesian island...
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New Zealand LA28 rights race hots up as Sky NZ confirms talks
Sky NZ, the country’s pay-tv giant, has confirmed that it is in discussion to secure broadcast rights for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). The broadcaster confirmed this week that it is in “constructive discussions” with the...
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Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds and Turtles are Flourishing
The successful team on Nukufetau – credit Jesse Friedlander, via Island Conservation In the continuing conservation success story of eliminating invasive species on tropical islands, the nation of Tuvalu has completed the eradication of invasive...
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149 new recruits begin police training at Fiji Police Academy
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A total of 149 new police recruits have officially begun their Basic Recruit Training at the Fiji Police Academy, with Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu reminding them that they now carry the responsibility of serving the nation with...
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‘You have been warned,’ Israel PM tells Gaza City residents
Great power rivalry Gaza: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, this week told residents of Gaza City to leave immediately ahead of a looming ground assault, as Donald Trump rebuked Israel for launching an air strike targeting Hamas leaders...
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Pacific leaders agree new summit rules after China, Taiwan banned
By Ben Strang Pacific Island leaders agreed on Friday to a new framework that would allow nations to join a key regional forum as strategic partners, after accusations that China was influencing regional decision-making. Leaders of Pacific Islands...
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UN welcomes over $5.4m to contain HIV outbreak
The United Nations in Fiji welcomes and commends the New Zealand Government for its significant contribution of over $5.4 million to support Fiji’s urgent response to the HIV outbreak. UN Resident Coordinator for Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Solomon...
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‘No armies, no budgets’: The quiet power of the planet’s most private peacemakers
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size On a cool autumn day in May 2007, a remarkable gathering took place at Ulusaba, the private...
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