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'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of harsh consequences in the Pacific unless the world tackles climate change.

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Blinken to visit Papua New Guinea and sign defense, maritime agreements

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea on May 21-22, sign bilateral defense and maritime security agreements and meet with Pacific Islands Forum leaders, the State Department said on Thursday, after President Joe Biden pulled out of a planned visit.

Reuters

In New Caledonia, Australia urges Pacific island unity amid China, U.S. competition

Australia's foreign minister urged Pacific island countries on Thursday to stay united in the face of great power competition as she visited New Caledonia, where the president raised concerns about Australia's AUKUS nuclear submarine programme.

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Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

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Wong backing Waqa as PIF secretary general

Australia is backing the Pacific's consensus appointment of Baron Waqa as the next Pacific Islands Forum secretary general.

AAP

Baron Waqa's tenure as Nauru's president has been called a 'very dark chapter'. He'll now lead the Pacific Islands Forum

The controversial choice of former Nauruan president Baron Waqa as the Pacific Islands Forum's next secretary-general is attracting criticism from human rights groups and former political opponents.

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Happy families in Pacific but challenges remain

The return of Kiribati has restored unity to a Pacific forum facing major challenges, from climate change to geopolitical jockeying.

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Australia and Fiji prepare to cement reunified Pacific

On his final day as Pacific Islands Forum chair, Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka wants to hand a reunified region to its next leader, Mark Brown of Cook Islands.

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Medibank records profit rise despite data breach – as it happened

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Pacific family to reunite in Fiji after forum drama

After a period of disunity, Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka will bring regional leaders together for a special summit of the Pacific Islands Forum.

AAP

Australia scales up security and development cooperation with Kiribati as China's reach grows

Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau in the capital Tarawa on her first visit since Labor won power last year, promising to cement security ties and invest in infrastructure.

ABC News

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

Five Micronesian countries declare that President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign the US remains intent on ramping up high level diplomatic engagement with the region.

ABC News

Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands regional group, ending rift

The remote atoll nation of Kiribati said on Monday it would rejoin the Pacific Islands Forum, ending a split that had threatened unity at a time of increased superpower tensions in the strategically-located region.

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The Guardian - AU

Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands Forum at vital moment for regional diplomacy

Fiji’s prime minister confirmed Kiribati would be rejoining the group after he met with president Taneti Maamau

ABC News

Kiribati confirms intention to rejoin Pacific Islands Forum after Fijian Prime Minister's attempt to heal rift

The office of the Kiribati president says it had decided to return to the forum after a "fruitful, positive and successful bilateral meeting" with newly elected Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka this month.

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US recognition for islands opens up development opportunities

Washington has renewed its focus in the Pacific because of China’s engagement in the region and is expected to send a senior official to the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands later this year, writes Emma Ricketts

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Plenty of action behind the scenes for ‘boring’ Albanese government

Mr Albanese said he was trying to “take politics off the front pages”.

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After decades putting the brakes on global action, does Australia deserve to host UN climate talks with Pacific nations?

As the COP27 climate talks got underway in Egypt this week, climate and energy minister Chris Bowen announced Australia would bid to co-host the annual United Nations climate summit with Pacific island nations in 2026.

ABC News

This island territory wants a seat at the Pacific's 'top table'. But who is pulling the strings?

The government of Guam rejects suggestions Washington is behind the United States territory's bid to join the Pacific's peak diplomatic body.

ABC News

US, Pacific Island leaders vow to strengthen ties with historic partnership declaration amid growing China risks

The United States and Pacific nations unveil a joint partnership declaration, backed by 14 island states, vowing to strengthen ties amid growing concerns of China's role in the region.

ABC News

Antony Blinken suggests all countries set to join historic US-Pacific declaration, despite earlier Solomon Islands refusal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States on day one of the leaders' summit and suggests all 12 countries are onboard to sign a historic US-Pacific declaration.

Reuters

NZ foreign minister says superpowers must listen to needs of Pacific

New Zealand's foreign minister said on Thursday that the United States and China should engage with the Pacific through the Pacific Islands Forum, and work to address the needs of the region.

Reuters

Solomon Islands tells Pacific islands it won't sign White House summit declaration -note

The Solomon Islands has told Pacific nations invited to a White House meeting with President Joe Biden it won't sign the summit declaration, according to a note seen by Reuters, prompting concern over the islands' ties to China.

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Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.

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