Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push
Australia is open to pursuing a proposed Pacific-wide security deal to counter growing Chinese influence. Solomon Islands Prime…
Think tank flags growing Chinese military threat to Australia
However, Australia remains wary of China’s expanding influence in the Pacific as Canberra pursues security deals with Pacific…
Cyclone Maila kills at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea
At least 11 people have been killed by floods and landslides caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila in Papua…
Rare Triplet Cyclones Could Trigger Super El Niño
Storms rarely come in threes, but the Pacific may soon see it. Forecasters say an unusual setup…
Narco subs appear in Pacific amid warnings cartels are ramping up trafficking to Australia
They’re stealthy, semi-submersible and can sneak narcotics across oceans in bulk. And recently, suspected ‘narco subs’ have started…
China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As…
Vanuatu warns Australia that expanding Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project could breach international ruling
Vanuatu’s climate minister has warned Australia that approving the extension of Woodside’s massive North West Shelf gas project…
Not wanted: US, China barred from major Pacific Island summit
Pacific Island leaders are pushing back against the rising geopolitical jousting between big powers in their region by…
China, US could be excluded from Pacific Islands Forum amid pressure over Taiwan
Solomon Islands could try to defuse a potentially explosive stoush over Taiwan’s participation in a key regional meeting…