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Final statement of Pacific Islands Forum scrubs Taiwan after China complaint

A joint declaration by Pacific leaders was reissued Saturday morning with mentions of Taiwan removed after China slammed an earlier version as a "mistake" that "must be corrected".

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Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

AAP

Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate

A coalition of environmental and First Nations groups condemned Australia's addiction to fossil fuels during this week's Pacific summit in Tonga.

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Who ends up shortchanged with the lack of PGA Tour-PIF information? Just the fans

By not answering questions about the split and efforts to reunite men’s golf, Monahan adds to the frustration.

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Last-minute Taiwan drama and a policing plan: five things we learned at the Pacific Islands Forum

China’s representative demanded the scrapping of language about Taiwan in the final communique; Pacific countries will get a new multinational police unit

The Guardian - AU

Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’

‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades

The Guardian - AU

'Zero Truth' - Jon Rahm Claps Back At 'Deep Regret' LIV Comments

A veteran PGA Tour insider was recently quoted as saying that Rahm held "deep regret" over his move to LIV - but the Spaniard insisted this was completely false

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'It's Gone On Long Enough' - Rory McIlroy Warns Saudis May Move On If PGA Tour Deal Not Done Soon

Rory McIlroy says the Saudi PIF could "look at alternative options" if they don't get a deal done with the PGA Tour soon

Golf Monthly

NZ backs Pacific Policing, commits to climate finance

New Zealand Chris Luxon enjoyed a joyful end to his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, mobbed by Tongan students on a primary school visit.

AAP

Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.

AAP

Rory McIlroy Laments Lack of Progress in PGA Tour-PIF Deal

The world No. 3 suggested that LIV Golf's backers could move on to something else if a deal is not consummated soon to unify the pro game.

Sports Illustrated

Shadows of US-China contest over Pacific Islands Forum

Attempts by the Solomon Islands to downgrade the membership of Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum appear set to fail.

AAP

Australian PM caught on camera joking with senior US official over funding of Pacific policing plan

Anthony Albanese tells journalists to ‘chill out’ over comments filmed in the wings of Pacific Islands Forum

The Guardian - AU

Lynch: Jay Monahan won’t talk about a Saudi deal, but one comment showed how things have shifted in his favor

Jay Monahan’s groundhog days lack lobster, piña coladas and escapades worthy of frisky marine mammals.

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There's No End in Sight to Negotiations Between PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

Jay Monahan's update at the Tour Championship didn't offer much progress, writes Bob Harig. As for a deadline to complete a new deal, Monahan said there isn't one.

Golf Monthly

Jay Monahan Gives Update On ‘Complex’ PGA Tour/PIF Talks

The PGA Tour commissioner wouldn’t be drawn on the specifics of negotiations between the PGA Tour and PIF but insisted progress is being made

Al Jazeera

Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan

The region-wide plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with a hub in Brisbane.

AAP

Pacific backs Australia's regional police initiative

Anthony Albanese has wasted no time getting to work at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, announcing support for his Pacific Policing Initiative.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia overcomes last-minute concerns to secure sweeping Pacific police training plan

Anthony Albanese says it is ‘a Pacific-led initiative’ that reflects the desire of neighbours to ‘stand with each other’

AAP

Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

The Pacific Islands Forum chair is likely to return to Micronesian hands in 2026 under a power-sharing deal, with Palau confirming its candidacy.

AAP

'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.

AAP

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

AAP

French Polynesia whacks France's New Caledonia approach

The president of French Polynesia says France needs to change tack in its diplomatic efforts over New Caledonia.

AAP

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.

AAP

PIF confronts the knotty issue of New Caledonia

The French territory of New Caledonia is at a crossroads, with contentious voting reforms sparking deadly civil unrest. How did we get here?

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