Donald Trump’s deep-sea mining order condemned as ‘militarisation’ of Pacific

An ocean conservation advocate has criticised President Donald Trump’s new executive order promoting deep-sea mining, calling it a renewed militarisation of the Pacific

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U.S-Pacific Tuna Treaty passes House, heads for Senate vote

The tuna fisheries treaty has achieved a 2025 milestone and is headed for a final vote before it becomes law in the United

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US tariff affects Cook Islands Super fund

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) experienced negative returns in early 2025 due to US tariff announcements causing global market declines, particularly in US stocks, though some losses have since

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U.S tariff policies rattle global markets, triggering steep losses in Palau’s trust funds

Palau’s government trust funds have suffered major losses in the current fiscal year, largely attributed to the global ripple effects of recent U.S tariff

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Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong U.S. good for Pacific

Palau's president remains optimistic that the U.S. will maintain its regional commitment despite recent aid disruptions, emphasising the nation's strategic ties under its compact of free

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Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs except for China

US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs effective

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Trump’s tariffs and the Pacific

Most Pacific island countries got off relatively lightly with last week’s Trump “reciprocal” tariff

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Do U.S tariffs signal an end to business as usual for Pacific

President Trump's 2025 withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty signaled a disregard for international commitments, potentially encouraging other nations to act with similar

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New U.S tariff offers potential advantage for Vanuatu kava

Michael Louze says U.S. tariff could boost demand for Vanuatu’s kava

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Marape responds to United States tariff on PNG exports

PNG Prime Minister Marape acknowledges U.S. decision to impose 10% tariff on

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Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs

Fiji and American lovers of high-end bottled water Fiji Water – stand as the big losers of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff play in the Pacific. In the blue continent, some of the world’s

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Fiji hit with 32% US tariff under Trump’s new trade policy

Fiji will now face a 32% tariff on its exports to the US, with water exports to be hardest

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Financial desperation is driving TMC’s reckless push to bypass International law inbox

The Deep Sea Mining Campaign (DSMC) has condemned The Metals Company’s (TMC) announcement that it will seek deep-sea mining permits through the United States as a cynical, desperate attempt to stay afloat, not a

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Hegseth: U.S committed to defence of Pacific territories against China

U.S  Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed the United States is committed to defending the Pacific territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands and said any attack on them would be an attack on the

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Tongan PM warns of global uncertainty as Forum Finance Ministers endorse three key regional initiatives

In a clear warning to his fellow Pacific Finance Ministers, Tongan Prime Minister and Forum Chair Dr ʻAisake Eke highlighted on Wednesday the rising global uncertainty, fuelled in part by shifting U.S policies under

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Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover U.S. cut

Pacific Island nations will get a larger chunk of Australia’s foreign aid as spending is refocused after the United States slashed its aid agency.  Foreign Minister Penny Wong asked her department to compile a

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Australia tallies Pacific impact of U.S foreign aid cuts

Australia is racing to identify the South Pacific’s most pressing funding needs as the United States moves to slash its foreign aid budget, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Thursday.  Crucial food, climate

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Sir Arnold Amet appointed new PNG Ambassador to US

Former Papua New Guinea Chief Justice and Madang Governor Sir Arnold Amet has been appointed as the new PNG Ambassador to United States of America.  Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced Sir

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U.S actions have serious impact on global health, WHO chief says

The United States’ pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, hitting programmes fighting polio, HIV and other threats, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros

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Vanuatu’s new PM seeks stronger ties with the US

Newly appointed Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has expressed a desire to strengthen ties with the United States, calling for increased US presence in the Pacific region. In his first official speech this week,

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Trump withdraws from Paris Agreement on day one

US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office on 20 January that will impact Pacific Island nations – including the planned deportation of irregular migrants from the United

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We say: Faith must find voice

When Mariann Budde, Episcopalian Bishop of Washington, addressed United States President, Donald Trump, about national unity, prayer, and action, she must have expected to be belittled, criticised andattacked. In a

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CNMI governor says federal memo on funding freeze a ‘wake-up call’ for states and territories

CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios said the Office of the Budget Management’s rescinded memo that called  for a pause on all federal assistance programmes served as a wake-up call for all states and

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Tonga unprepared for deportee crisis, lacks legislation says ministry leader

Tonga is unprepared for the increasing number of deportees arriving from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, says Reverend Semisi Kava, Chaplain for the Tonga Prison Service, warning that the lack of

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