An Australian gift of guns to PNG must not end up in the wrong hands
IN March, Papua New Guinea’s Chief of Defence, Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, issued a warning about PNG’s inability to secure its armoury and keep its guns and ammunition safe from being used by the civilian
Taiwan – Friend to all
THE Pacific has recently found itself on the front line of several global battles including climate change and the geopolitical struggle for
Planned deployment of offensive missiles to Guam raises concerns
FOR too long, Guam has been described as the tip of the
PACNEWS ONE, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests2. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and
PACNEWS THREE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to put rights at centre of fossil fuel transition talks2. SOL — Solomon Islands shapes first national response to climate Loss
Fiji and Korea strengthen strategic
FIJI and the Republic of Korea are looking to strengthen their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on energy security, technology, maritime development and economic cooperation.
Fiji, Malaysia explore strategic fuel reserves amid supply disruption concerns
FIJI and Malaysia explored cooperation on strategic fuel reserves, emergency supply assurances and resilient supply chains as Fiji seeks to strengthen energy security against future global supply
Australia tables Ocean of Peace Alliance and Vuvale Union treaties with Fiji
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have tabled treaties to deepen military cooperation, integrate their economies and strengthen joint efforts against transnational crime, illicit drugs and regional insecurity, Australian Foreign
PACNEWS THREE 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers push stronger fisheries protection and maritime boundaries2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for urgent capitalisation of PRF, as region targets
PACNEWS TWO 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Foreign Ministers push stronger nuclear language after China missile test2. COOKS — Polling booths open in Cook Islands3. PNG — PNG Government floats idea for
PACNEWS ONE, 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for transparency over Pacific missile tests2. PACIFIC — Marshall Islands backed to host 2029 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Foreign Ministers back regional security plan as threats grow more complex2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers support stronger Climate push ahead of COP313. PACIFIC
PACNEWS ONE, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Australian Foreign Minister Wong tables Ocean of Peace Alliance, Fiji Vuvale Union in Parliament2. PACIFIC — China warns Pacific Islands diplomat not to sour ties over Taiwan3.
Tuvalu deploys first police officers to U.N. peacekeeping mission
TUVALU has deployed its first four police officers to serve in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, representing nearly 3 per cent of the country’s entire active police
Pacific reaffirms regional ownership amid rising geopolitical competition
“OUR agenda must continue to be conceived by the Pacific, shaped by the Pacific, and owned by the
PACNEWS THREE, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Cocaine trafficking surge in Pacific region fuels China policing fears, Australia a ‘cash cow’ for cartels2. PACIFIC — CROP and UN leaders strengthen Pacific coordination3.
PACNEWS ONE, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls2. PACIFIC — Pacific stands together to strengthen global voice3. PACIFIC — Philippines
PACNEWS TWO 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: SOL — Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China2. PACIFIC — Island nation Tuvalu feared tsunami from China missile test3. VAN — Vanuatu PM to meet President over
PACNEWS ONE, 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Divisions on China missile test threaten to destabilise Pacific Islands Forum2. FIJI — Fiji backs united Pacific stance on missile testing3. PACIFIC — ‘Take note’:
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda C. Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather and rising living
PNG seeks Timor-Leste troops for 2027 election security force
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said he would ask Timor-Leste to provide 200 defence personnel for a proposed multinational force to help secure and supervise PNG’s 2027 national
PACNEWS THREE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Wong backs Pacific led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future2. PACIFIC — Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement as diplomats meet in
