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Pacific Islands Forum meets amid escalating US war drive against China
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) met over five days from September 8 in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. It was attended by representatives from 18 member states: the regional imperialist powers Australia and New Zealand, and 16...
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Pacific leaders reach agreement on big issues – but unity remains elusive
The Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up its annual leaders meeting last week with some significant agreements, including the launch of the region’s own climate financing facility, the endorsement of the Ocean of Peace declaration and policies on...
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China, Pacific Island countries hold dialogue on law enforcement
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Xinhua News Agency
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NANJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Pacific Island countries to deepen practical cooperation in the field of law enforcement and police work, and continuously enhance the capacity of island countries' police forces to...
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Little Marco Buys Time for Greater Israel
Timing is everything, they say, and the timing of Marco Rubio’s trip to Israel earlier this week was terrible. The secretary of state–cum–national security advisor did the sorts of things American politicians normally do when they travel to...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea: a relationship worth investing in
‘Australia is secure when Papua New Guinea is secure, and Papua New Guinea is secure when Australia is secure.’ So said Billy Joseph, PNG’s minister for defence, at the ASPI Defence Conference in June. This sentiment underpinned the intent of both...
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Nauru sells citizenship to wealthy while 'poor' refugees remain in detention, advocate says
The entrance to Regional Processing Centre, one or RPC1, currently holding around 90 asylum seekers on Nauru. Photo: Caleb Fotheringham A refugee advocate in Australia says Nauru's citizenship initiative is "a national pariah". Nauru is enticing...
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French Polynesia calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8-12 September 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham French Polynesia's president wants Pacific countries to agree to a...
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Pacific Leaders witness Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Celebrations
Pacific Island leaders gathered at Independence Hill this morning to witness the flag-raising ceremony for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day. The event was attended by a number of regional heads of state and government, including: Mark...
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U.S moves to reinvigorate Pacific partnership with big pledges in Port…
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Pacific News Service
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The United States has rolled out a sweeping package of economic, security, and health commitments to Pacific Island nations, signalling what it calls a “reinvigorated” partnership with the region. At a U.S-Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) roundtable in...
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Belt and Road Monitor, Edition 8, 2025
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Janes
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This edition of the Belt and Road Monitor covers developments from 1 to 31 August 2025. If you enjoy our Belt and Road coverage, consider checking out Janes IntelTrak, a visual analytics tool that tracks and maps the global activities of Chinese...
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Country officials convene to align country priorities and needs in the Asia-Pacific region
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Global Environment Facility
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The GEF OFP Regional Training Workshop and Asia Pacific Constituency Meeting took place in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, on May 13-16, 2025. Both events brought together 14 countries from the Asia-Pacific Region, including: Cook Islands, Fiji,...
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When the Truth Struggles to Break Through: The UN, Israel, and the Search for Light
As we and the rest of the Jewish world prepare for the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) and cheshbon hanefesh, soul searching, it is impossible not to bring to our prayers and reflection the heavy sense of isolation we feel as a Jewish people. Nearly...
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Skipping classes is not condoned: Nauru launches education reform to build a 'smart nation'
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Nauru’s government is beefing up the enforcement of compulsory class attendance while encouraging parents to get involved in their children’s education. Mandatory presence in school and parental engagement are...
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China unveils maritime training programme for Pacific island nations
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Pacific Media Network
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China's engagement in Pacific maritime cooperation is increasing, with a focus on areas such as marine science, economic development, environmental protection, and maritime security. But its growing presence is also altering regional geostrategic...
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UNICEF: Childhood Obesity Prevalence Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For the first time, and this year, the prevalence of obesity among school-age children and adolescents worldwide has surpassed the prevalence of underweight. A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) states that...
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Palau Sides with U.S. and Israel Again, Rejects UN Vote on Palestinian Statehood
Palau joins U.S., Israel, and a handful of nations in rejecting UN resolution on Palestinian statehood. By: Bernadette Carreon Five Pacific Island nations, including Palau, were among the ten countries that voted against a United Nations...
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Pacific declares itself an ‘Ocean of Peace’ in historic regional pact
IN Honiara, participants at this week’s Pacific Islands Forum have hailed last July’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. For President of Kiribati Taneti Maamau, “the ICJ advisory opinion is a milestone and a great...
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How to watch Arsenal vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
The Arsenal vs Man City live stream will teach us plenty about where these two Premier League teams stand. Arsenal won this fixture 5-1 last season, but they still fell short in the title race. Mikel Arteta's men are desperate to finish top of the...
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Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of UN Vote for Palestinian State; Israeli Leaders Press to Annex Judea/Samaria
JERUSALEM, Israel – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel this weekend and has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the meantime, some Israeli leaders are calling for the government to declare sovereignty over...
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Civilization exchange and mutual learning in maritime training for Pacific island countries
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China Daily
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[Photo provided to China Daily] Building on shared maritime cultural roots, and exploring avenues to deepen multifaceted cooperation in the new era, China launched a practical training program for Pacific Island maritime officials. This initiative...
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