Formal diplomatic démarche cites Russian-hosted disinformation campaign and critical telecommunications infrastructure risks By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Government of Palau has formally protested to the Russian Federation over what it describes as a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Pacific leaders, including President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., and concerns involving Russian-linked personnel working within Palau’s […]
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Pacific leaders to meet in Palau as partners back logistics support
PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa says leaders remain committed to a face-to-face summit despite ongoing economic pressures. Monday 25 May 2026 | 05:30 Kaneta Naimatau Multimedia Journalist (Fiji Sun) The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Palau will proceed as a face-to-face gathering in August despite rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]
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Forum Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
SUVA, 11 MAY 2026 (PIS)— Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific region. Reaffirming Leaders commitment to act decisively and collectively in anticipation of worsening global conditions as the crisis in the Middle-East continues to disrupt fuel supply chains, […]
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China, U.S to be invited to New Zealand for next year’s Pacific Islands Forum
WELLINGTON, 06 MAY 2026 (NEWSTALK ZB)—New Zealand will invite the U.S, China, and Taiwan to next year’s Pacific Island Forum talks after the three countries were controversially excluded from last year’s meeting in the Solomon Islands. A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said China and the U.S will “definitely be invited” and the […]
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Pacific leaders declare emergency over potential fuel shortages
By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) The prime minister of Solomon Islands says Pacific leaders have agreed to invoke the Pacific’s emergency response mechanism, the Biketawa Declaration, over the looming threat of fuel shortages. The Pacific is already grappling with rising oil prices, and there are concerns over fuel supplies if the war in the […]
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“Pacific’s Candidate”: Palau Nominates Disability Advocate to UN Rights Body
Remengesau’s CRPD bid highlights push for stronger Pacific representation in global human rights systems By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — Palau is stepping up its push for stronger Pacific representation in global human rights decision-making, nominating a leading disability rights advocate to a key United Nations body while rallying regional support during a […]