MANILA, 22 JULY 2026 (AAP) — Australia has raised its concerns with China over its nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific, noting many of the region’s nations also shared the same view. Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Manila on Tuesday evening. […]
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China ballistic missile test pushes forward case for Pacific Security Agreement
By political reporter Holly Tregenza In short: (ABC- Australia) Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China’s launch of a nuclear-capable test missile in to the Pacific has damaged its reputation in the region. He argues the incident has strengthened the case for a regional security agreement. What’s next? Pacific leaders are expected to discuss a regional […]
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Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific
NOOSA, 08 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence, trade and security cooperation under a renewed trans-Tasman partnership. In a joint statement following the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and […]
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Can Pacific airports handle cyber threats?
SUVA, 04 JUNE 2026 (ISLANDS BUSINESS) — Pacific aviation systems are increasingly vulnerable to hybrid threats that combine cyber intrusion, disinformation and strategic coercion, according to Dr Fetriani, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Speaking with Islands Business about aviation security in Fiji and across the region, Fetriani said Pacific countries should […]
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Palau Calls for Enhanced Maritime, Law Enforcement and Cyber Cooperation
B: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. urged stronger regional cooperation on maritime security, law enforcement and cybersecurity during the opening dinner of the Sasakawa Security Forum, saying Palau must remain vigilant on the “front line” of the Indo‑Pacific. Speaking at the event hosted by Sasakawa USA, Whipps thanked forum organisers […]
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Pacific leaders unite against rising transnational crime threat at first regional summit in Fiji
Palau officials join Pacific ministers, police chiefs in push for stronger regional response to drug trafficking and organized crime ahead of Pacific Islands Forum in Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Pacific leaders, police commissioners and justice officials gathered this week in Fiji for the region’s first ministerial-level Transnational Crime Summit, […]