New Caledonia ‘under siege’ as French troops bid to restore order
By Mathurin DEREL NOUMEA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - French Pacific territory New Caledonia was "under siege" Saturday, the mayor…
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France imposes state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
By Mathurin DEREL NOUMEA, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - France ordered troops to guard ports and the international airport in…
2 years ago
Taiwan douses speculation it may lose another Pacific ally
SYDNEY, Jan 23, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwanese diplomats on Tuesday said they were confident of retaining "a strong bond" with…
2 years ago
Australia and Papua New Guinea announce security deal
SYDNEY, Dec 7, 2023 (AFP) - Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea on Thursday, bolstering ties to…
3 years ago
Pres. Biden recognizes two Pacific nations in move to counter China
WASHINGTON, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden said the United States officially recognized the Pacific nations of Cook…
3 years ago
Blinken, Austin visit Australia on last leg of Pacific blitz
BRISBANE, Australia, July 28, 2023 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin visited Australia…
3 years ago
Tsunami alert lifted after 7.7-magnitude Pacific quake
SYDNEY, May 19, 2023 (AFP) - A tsunami warning in the Pacific has been lifted after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck…
3 years ago
Pres. Putin praises Pacific drills as China minister visits
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the "very high level" of military drills in the Pacific as Moscow seeks…
3 years ago
US rolls out red carpet to Pacific Islands amid China inroads
by Shaun Tandon and Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday rolled…
4 years ago
Tonga volcano erupts eight times in two days
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) -- A volcano north of Tonga's main island has erupted eight times in the past 48 hours,…
4 years ago
US VP Harris launches Pacific push with new embassies, envoy
SUVA, Fiji (AFP) -- The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold…
4 years ago
China, Papua New Guinea discuss free-trade deal
China and Papua New Guinea held talks on a free-trade deal Friday, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a landmark…
4 years ago
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