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Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch

Pacific nation leaders have expressed collective concern over China's ballistic missile launch into their waters

The Independent UK · Sep 3

New Zealand joins Kiribati in Pacific summit absence

Pacific eyebrows have been raised at the absence of an elected New Zealand leader at the regional summit on Wednesday.

AAP · Sep 2

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

AAP · Aug 30

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Could the Amelia Earhart mystery finally be solved? A new expedition could offer answers

Earhart vanished somewhere in the Pacific without a trace in 1937 when attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world

The Independent UK · Aug 13

‘This may be our last chance’: rising sea levels threaten Kiribati’s World Cup dream

In today’s newsletter: the Pacific islands hoping to enter World Cup qualifying before ocean level increase wipes them from the map

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

AAP · Mar 12

Pacific Countries Launch Robust Efforts to Combat Dengue Fever

The Pacific region, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and vibrant culture, is currently at the forefront of an aggressive initiative to tackle the dengue fever outbreaks affecting several of its island nations. Despite the challenges imposed by this viral outbreak, countries like Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati are responding…

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The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining

In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2025

What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support life.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

Pacific Climate Pioneer Still Fears For Island Nation's Future

A founding father of the Pacific climate movement on Thursday welcomed an international court's decision on global warming but said he fears for the future of his almost 30 grandchildren on low-lying Kiribati.

International Business Times · Jul 24, 2025

‘Never forget’: Pacific countries remember nuclear test legacy as weapons ban treaty debated

Supporters of the UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons gathered this month in New York to call for wider ratification

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025

Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat

The strategic agreement comes as Beijing moves to deepen its ties in the Pacific region.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

AAP · Jan 28, 2025

New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

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AAP · Jan 16, 2025

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

Which country celebrates New Year's Day first?

By the time Londoners are readying their party horns, it’s 2pm on January 1 somewhere across the world

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity

One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024

Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival

UN general assembly to hold special session this week as experts say rises already locked in by climate change mean disappearance of many atolls

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The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

Kiribati's pro-China government bars foreign officials from visiting until 2025, citing elections

The government of Kiribati is suspending all diplomatic visits to the Pacific Island nation until next year, citing its current election process, according to an official in the Foreign Ministry

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Kiribati closes border to diplomats until 2025

As it focuses on forming a government after parliamentary elections, Kiribati says it won't allow diplomats to visit for the rest of the year.

Kiribati Election: Referendum On Rising Costs And China Ties

Kiribati's national election reflects concerns over living expenses, foreign influence, and China alignment. Rising sea levels and resource challenges add ...

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024

Kiribati votes in key election after years of turbulence

Pacific island nation is strategically important, but voters also have economic concerns.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing's sway in Pacific atoll nation

People in Kiribati are going to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024

Kiribati’s pro-China government faces test as election begins

Climate change, living costs and China ties in focus as president Taneti Maamau seeks to extend his tenure in the Pacific country

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

Kiribati Heads To Polls In Test For Pro-China Government

Polls opened in the Pacific nation of Kiribati on Wednesday, after a campaign dominated by the rising cost of living, rising sea levels and questions about the benefit of deeper ties with China.

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