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Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' summit

The UN 'pre-COP' climate gathering kicked off on Monday in the Fijian city of Nadi, where Pacific leaders are seeking to draw the world's attention to life on the frontline of clim...

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by rebuking China nuclear test

The members, apart from Nauru, called on all states undertaking testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles to be transparent.

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any t...

Pacific leaders gather in Palau ahead of key PIF meeting

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau.

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and SamoaSeveral leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meetin...

Pacific nations press climate action at pre-COP summit

The UN "pre-COP" climate gathering has kicked off in the Fijian city of Nadi, where Pacific leaders are seeking to draw the world's attention to life on the frontline of climate ch...

Pacific leaders unite on climate at UNGA: 'Think of the children'

Pacific Island leaders pulled no punches on the climate crisis at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month.

Temperature rise of more than 1.5 Celsius threatens Pacific, leaders say

Pacific islands leaders express concern over China's missile launch

Pacific leaders urge Jakarta to allow UN visit to West Papua

Pacific Islands leaders have used their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly to urge Indonesia to allow the UN human rights chief access to West Papua. Pacific Islands...

'Stop carbon emissions': Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands leaders demand climate action

The leaders of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have issued a strong call to action to industrial nations and the international community to act on the climate crisis.

Pacific island states are trapped in Cold War 2.0

In early July, China fired a test missile from a nuclear submarine into the South Pacific for the first time, a weapon capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Washington and Canberra...

Forum leaders to advocate for Pacific issues at United Nations General Assembly

The 81st sessions of the United Nations General Assembly will take place from 21 to 28 September, with several Pacific leaders set to be in attendance.

Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China-Taiwan tension

Palau is among three members holding diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China, a large creditor to many island states.

NZ-backed climate mobility initiative launched across Pacific

The nearly NZ$18 million programme aims to put Pacific people at the centre of decisions about their futures as climate impacts continue to intensify.

Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit

NADI, Fiji: Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is "hurtling past" a critical temperature target that would restrain sea level rises and...

Should outside nations be allowed at the Pacific Forum summit?

Solomon Islands has asked Pacific Islands Forum members to consider separating external dialogue partners from the annual leaders' meeting.

Medicine pool proposal at WHO gets support from Pacific Islands

Pacific Island countries have responded keenly to a proposal by Malaysia for a procurement pool for access to some essential medicines.

Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round

All eight Pacific Island teams competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have named their line-ups for the first round of matches this upcoming weekend.

Pacific news in brief for 13 October

A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoa's national teams to continue to participate in regional and international events under Lakapi Samoa.

US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum

The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands.

'Let's rally behind them': PNG commits to help Tuvalu at Pre-COP climate meet

Papua New Guinea has committed around US$5.5 million to Tuvalu over five years in aid of its coastal reclamation efforts.

Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner

Israel has joined the inter-governmental Pacific Islands Forum as a partner offering climate change adaptation and water management expertise, its foreign ministry said Wednesday....

Albanese and Pacific leaders to rebuke China after missile test. All except one

The tiny island nation of Nauru was expected to be the only holdout as 17 of the 18 Pacific Island Forum members united to demand more transparency from China.