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THE Development Intelligence Lab's recent breakdown of Australia's foreign affairs spending in the 2026 Federal Budget turns up
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Palau prepares for Pacific summit as climate and security pressures build
PALAU is gearing up to welcome leaders from across the Pacific for this year’s 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in
PACNEWS TWO, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands prime minister raises Pacific security pact proposal during Australia visit2. SOL — The unexploded bombs still threatening a Pacific nation 80 years on3.
Solomon Islands minister says security and development must move together
THE Solomon Islands’ new government sees security and development as closely linked, while pushing for stronger national ownership
PACNEWS ONE, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — More political parties reflect healthy democracy, Fiji needs time for constitutional changes, says Ratuva2. PACIFIC — Palau Justice Minister calls for turning Regional Security
Kiribati minister warns online misinformation distorts Pacific youth’s reality
KIRIBATI’S top minister for women, youth, sport and social affairs has warned that the Pacific’s digital transformation is
Fuel crisis exposes Pacific economic vulnerability, leaders say
PACIFIC leaders have warned that the region’s fuel crisis is no longer just a supply problem, but a threat to economic security, as
PACNEWS THREE, 16 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific peace and
U.S. Embassy Suva and Fiji National University Launch Executive Public Leadership Course
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. Embassy in Suva and the Fiji National University (FNU) today begin the Executive Public Leadership Course. The programme will be officially launched on 17 June and will
U.S. Embassy Suva and Fiji National University Launch Executive Public Leadership Course
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. Embassy in Suva and the Fiji National University (FNU) today begin the Executive Public Leadership Course. The programme will be officially launched on 17 June and will
PACNEWS THREE, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate climate change impacts on global stage2. PACIFIC — Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum3.
PACNEWS TWO, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN climate chief pushes $1.3 trillion finance plan, Calls for Political backing ahead of COP332. PACIFIC — Taiwan Vice President Hsiao says U.S-China engagement should not come at
PACNEWS ONE 15, JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — El Niño conditions confirmed: SPREP urges coordinated regional response2. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders issue global appeal for Peace3. PACFIC — U.S targets Oceania’s
Pacific leaders call for global peace
PACIFIC leaders have renewed a call for global peace as wars continue in Ukraine and Iran.
PACNEWS THREE, 12 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather2. FIJI — Fiji Electoral Commission says it is ready for election and referendum3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 12 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa calls for stronger Pacific Security coordination amid growing regional threats2. PACIFIC — Forum hail election of Samoa and Palau representatives to UN Disability
PACNEWS ONE,12 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Bougainville Speaker Pentanu disputes PNG Parliament sessional order process2. TUVALU — Islands threatened by climate change ‘need to be compensated’ by CO2
New Caledonia to let Congress decide on social security spend
NEW CALEDONIA’S government has approved a draft deliberation to create a fund that would give Congress authority over social security and disability budget allocations — a power the institution currently lacks.
PACNEWS ONE, 11 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji UN envoy calls for Truth Commission link to Constitution review2. PNG — 89 ‘yes’ votes needed in parliament, Final step in Bougainville’s political future3. SOL —
Pacific family framing shapes security talks
TRUST and regional responsibility dominated discussion on security at the Canberra press conference, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale framing future
PACNEWS TWO, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu says fossil fuel holdings revealed by AFP ‘not a good look’3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS ONE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, New Zealand back Pacific-led security and climate agenda2. NZ — Solomon Islands PM to visit New Zealand3. FIJI — Fiji must end ‘slow suicide’ of pollution
PACNEWS TWO, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, Solomon Islands back Pacific-led security and stronger Forum cooperation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and
