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AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media summit

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu  SAVUSAVU, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise, speakers at the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Fiji said. Australian Associated Press (AAP) Editor-in-Chief Andrew Drummond said AI was changing journalism rapidly, but the core […]

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 Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

Dr. Lin Chia-lung Minister of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) The rules-based international order is under growing strain as authoritarian states seek to weaken its safeguards and reshape international rule to serve their own interests. Even the fundamental principles of peaceful settlement of disputes and prohibition against the threat or use of force, which are enshrined […]

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Who controls the Pacific’s communications?

By Sue Ahearn  MELBOURNE, 20 AUGUST 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG) — The Pacific has a communications problem that extends well beyond social media.  The region covers almost one-third of the Earth’s surface, with small populations scattered across vast distances. Individually, Pacific Island countries have limited global economic and political influence. For these countries, reliable communications are both […]

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Satellite images reveal extent of Venezuela’s earthquake devastation

By Luke Cooper with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Satellite imagery has revealed how many buildings have been flattened by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Tens of thousands of buildings appear likely to have been destroyed or partially damaged, according to preliminary NASA data. What’s next? While the official death toll from the disaster has risen to almost […]

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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment

NEW YORK, 02 JULY 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel.  “The science is here,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the report […]

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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]

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