AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile test on 6 July landed in waters near Nauru and Tuvalu, sparking sharp condemnation across the Pacific and fresh momentum for Australia-Fiji security ties, with New Zealand also exploring joining the “Ocean of Peace Alliance.” Local Diplomacy Watch: Tonga’s PM said the test “created tension,” while Solomon Islands’ PM called it “not something a friend does,” as leaders push for a strong Pacific Islands Forum response. Nauru & Regional Fallout: The missile’s reported flight path and landing spot have put Nauru and neighbours at the centre of regional concern, with debate over whether the timing was linked to the Australia-Fiji defence deal. Ocean Governance Fight: The UN seabed mining regulator defended its authority as Nauru-linked NORI and TOML challenge the International Seabed Authority’s process, while a separate push to exempt deep-sea mining from stricter environmental checks raises alarm. Safety on the Ground: Australia’s Operation Render Safe continues clearing explosive remnants of war across the Pacific, including work in Nauru and the Solomon Islands. Weather Alert: Pacific communities are urged to stay vigilant as El Niño strengthens and cyclone season continues. Nauru Sport: Rockanson Iga is set for a pro boxing debut in Suva on 25 July.
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