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6+ day, 21+ hour ago (921+ words) SEPT 8 — Natural disasters do not recognise sovereignty, military strength or economic rank. Yet when they strike at the right — or wrong — place and moment, they can alter all three. A volcano cannot conduct foreign policy, but it can destroy the…...
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Pacific Island nations should be wary of being misled from true partnership
1+ week, 1+ day ago (595+ words) At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting — which concluded in Palau on Friday — an attempt was made by certain politicians such as Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr to express so-called "collective concern" regarding China's routine missile test activities. However, the…...
Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (442+ words) KOROR, Palau — Leaders of Pacific nations agreed at their annual regional summit to register collective “concern” about China’s launch of a ballistic missile into their waters, they said Thursday, but failed to reach unanimous agreement on the statement and stopped…...
Palau urges 'unified' Pacific response to China missile test
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Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test | International
1+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ words) "That's definitely something that we'll be discussing today, and a unified Pacific voice is critical in getting Beijing to respect sovereignty, to respect transparency, and to be a responsible partner," he told a news conference. "We don't want our backyard,…...
Why Pacific Island states should seek collective security
1+ week, 4+ day ago (834+ words) Many participants at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau this week would like to talk about anything but great power rivalry: transnational crime, energy security, climate change, development finance, seabed minerals, transport links. Instead, the meeting has been pulled toward…...
Chair of Pacific leaders meeting urges united front on China missile test
1+ week, 4+ day ago (394+ words) SYDNEY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The chair of the regional Pacific Islands Forum said on Thursday he was hoping to gain consensus from member nations to condemn a Chinese missile test in the region, on the final day of a summit dominated…...
Chair of Pacific leaders meeting urges united front on China missile test | International
1+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) The chair of the regional Pacific Islands Forum said on Thursday he was hoping to gain consensus from member nations to condemn a Chinese missile test in the region, on the final day of a summit dominated by a dispute…...
Why Pacific Islands should seek collective security for the region
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1411+ words) Chief Executive of The Nature Conservancy, Jennifer Morris, speaks during the opening ceremony at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 (Source: Associated Press) Many participants at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau this week would…...