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Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu

Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreement

The Guardian - AU

Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute.

AAP

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

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Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.

AAP

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.

AAP

Vanuatu delays $330M Australia security pact over Chinese funding concerns

Vanuatu is not ready to sign a security and economic treaty with Australia due to concerns about potential restrictions on securing infrastructure funding from other countries

The Independent UK

Australian ‘terrified for my life’ after apparent drone strike on vessel – as it happened

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PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.

AAP

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

The path has been cleared for a $500 million bilateral agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to be signed off after months of negotiations.

AAP

Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms

As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.

AAP

Nations who fail to curb fossil fuels could be ordered to pay reparations, top UN court rules

Landmark opinion says those that fail to prevent climate harm could be liable for compensation and restitution

The Guardian - UK

‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations

The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.

Euronews

Vanuatu, Australia to sign new development pact

Already Vanuatu's largest foreign aid donor, Australia, is set to sign a new development assistance pact with the Melanesian nation within months.

AAP

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

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The Guardian - AU

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue

Dynamite News

Vanuatu PM Napat cancels Lalit Modi’s passport; But why...?

Lalit Modi has been described as an economic offender by Indian investigating agencies. A must read on Dynamite News:

AAP

Vanuatu's PM launches ambitious 100-day recovery plan

Earthquake recovery and economic stimulus are among the new Vanuatu government's early moves as the five-party coalition aims to boost the economy.

AAP

Who is Jotham Napat, Vanuatu's new PM?

As prime minister, Jotham Napat is likely to set a steady course for Vanuatu's foreign relations while focusing on domestic pressures facing his nation.

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International Business Times

Pacific Nation Vanuatu Elects Prime Minister

Vanuatu's parliament resoundingly elected a former foreign minister as premier Tuesday, less than two months after a deadly earthquake rocked the Pacific nation.

AAP

Jotham Napat to lead new Vanuatu government

Vanuatu's parliament has elected Jotham Napat as the Pacific nation's new prime minister after his Leaders Party won the January 16 snap election.

AAP

Five-way coalition likely in Vanuatu, just one woman MP

The final results from Vanuatu's January 16 election have confirmed a shocking gender disparity, with just one woman elected in the 52-seat parliament.

ABC News

Fears domestic Vanuatu politics could foil important security pact with Australia

Anxieties are growing in Canberra that a landmark security agreement between Australia and Vanuatu could stall in the Pacific nation's parliament.

Reuters

Australia a 'close security partner' for region -Vanuatu minister

Australia is a close security and humanitarian partner for Vanuatu and the Pacific island's new government has not held security discussions with China, Vanuatu's foreign minister said on Monday.

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