YOU WONT BELIEVE: Pacific island - What They Never Told You

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

AAP · Sep 3

Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm

Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific Islands Forum hosts Palau says it is determined to pursue a regional-wide condemnation of China for its recent missile test.

AAP · Sep 3

Why a tiny Pacific Island nation has changed its name

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

Judoka Monta claims Tonga's only medal in Glasgow

Seven Pacific island nations claimed a total of 10 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

AAP · Aug 3

Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

Boxer Tarona Taafaki made history for ⁠Tuvalu by winning the Pacific island nation’s first Commonwealth ⁠Games medal without winning a single fight

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka.

The Conversation · Jul 7

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is looking at measures to help Pacific nations deal with the fuel supply crisis sparked by the Middle East war.

AAP · Mar 31

'This is our home': Wong's unity call to Pacific Isles

Australia has issued a call to Pacific Island nations to join forces so the region will be able to maintain sovereignty in the face of growing pressure.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?

After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey. Australia’s Climate Minister, Chris Bowen, will reportedly take a key role as “COP President for negotiations”. More details are yet to emerge.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025