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The Latest Breaking News from Pacific Islands

Miss Pacific Islands pageant sparks diplomatic dispute after judges stopped at border

Judge accused of vote rigging after a tie-break between two contestants

The Independent UK

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU

Fijian Drua, Moana Pasifika's opening round clash proves Super Rugby Pacific sides deserve their seat at the table

A thrilling encounter between Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to kick off the Super Rugby Pacific season kickstarted a big year for rugby in the Pacific Islands, with team development and more home games on the horizon.

ABC News

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Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants to host UN COP in future

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the federal government wants Australia and the Pacific Islands to jointly host a UN COP event and he has put his hand up to host the event "on behalf of Brisbane".

ABC News

‘We have let this drift’: US says further work to do after signing Pacific Islands partnership

The United States concedes it let its relationship with Pacific Island nations "drift" before reaching a historic new partnership agreement with the region.

ABC News

New Zealand Navy deploys two ships to Pacific to aid region's security

Two New Zealand naval ships are headed to the Pacific Islands next week on a three-month deployment to provide maritime security and other support for Pacific Island partners, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare in a statement said on Friday.

Reuters

Barred China shows up at Pacific forum

China was keen to hear a speech by United States Vice President Kamala Harris at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, dispatching two officials to attend.

AAP

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Asia and the Pacific stronger together

Better opportunities will arise from ASEAN and Pacific island nations banding together.

360info

A Fault Line in the Pacific

The Danger of China’s Growing Sway Over Island Nations

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