International relations
Marshall Islands set to renew security compact with U.S.
Washington ramps up engagement with Pacific islands with eye on Beijing
Pacific Islands
International relations
Solomon Islands PM says he skipped Biden summit to avoid 'lecture'
Sogavare claims U.S. talks about 'how good they are' to Pacific leaders
Defense
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau
Island's president calls for 'peace through strength' as China tensions mount
Politics
Vanuatu parliament to elect new PM after court appeal dismissed
Island nation at center of strategic rivalry between China and West
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
Opinion
Macron is not giving up France's role as a Pacific player
President offers 'alternative' for states squeezed between U.S. and China
Indo-Pacific
Australia-Papua New Guinea security pact delayed on sovereignty debate
Concerns rise in Pacific nation following similar agreement with U.S.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy coast guard ship to Papua New Guinea next month
Defense chief Austin vows to deepen bilateral cooperation with eye on China
Indo-Pacific
Blinken visits Tonga, New Zealand, Australia next week
U.S. secretary of state will dedicate new embassy, attend Women's World Cup
Indo-Pacific
Solomons says China will assist in cyber, community policing
Prime minister's office says deal adds to Australia, New Zealand support
International relations
China woos Papua New Guinea with free trade push
Beijing leverages frustrations over economic ties with U.S., Australia
International relations
China, Solomon Islands set up comprehensive strategic partnership
President Xi pushes south-south cooperation following security pact last year
International relations
Solomon Islands leader visits China with focus on infrastructure
PM Sogavare pledges to "remain neutral" amid China-U.S. competition
International relations
Solomon Islands grapples with disinformation as China stands to gain
Nikkei analysis hints at Beijing's influence through social media
Interview
Palau leader calls on U.S. for help over Chinese ships in its waters
Pacific island nation's president says he won't cut Taiwan ties despite tensions
International relations
Fiji minister says terminating police pact with China 'possible'
New government still reviewing deal, wants to talk to Beijing about future ties
International relations
New Zealand to maintain 15 defense personnel in Solomon Islands
Peacekeeping mission to be extended up to seven months
International relations
Modi extends 'Global South' outreach to Pacific islands after G-7
Indian PM 'forcefully' made developing world's case at rich nations' summit
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Indo-Pacific
U.S. eyes access to Papua New Guinea naval base and airport
South Pacific competition intensifies following China’s deal with Solomon Islands
Politics
Micronesia's new president takes over from Taiwan-leaning predecessor
Wesley Simina faces diplomatic balancing act between China and U.S.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to strike economic deal with Pacific islands to counter China
Washington explores more military access as Beijing expands reach
Defense
Japan's defense forces to visit Kiribati on biggest-ever Indo-Pacific tour
Deployment aims to check China's influence after island nation cuts Taiwan ties
International relations
Australia foreign minister visits Pacific islands with eye on China
Climate, post-COVID economic recovery on agenda in New Caledonia and Tuvalu