Pacific Islands Forum Bows to Chinese Pressure, Removes Taiwan Reference from Summit Communique
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) recently removed references to Taiwan from its final communique after the leaders' summit in Tonga. This...
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Elinor Kahurangi
Aug 31
China Condemns Taiwan's Inclusion at 2024 Pacific Islands Forum
The 2024 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), held in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, became a focal point for geopolitical tensions as China strongly...
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Henry Adams
Aug 31
U.S. Urges New Zealand to Bolster Defence Spending Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions
31 August 2024 In a move aimed at reinforcing security ties in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has...
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Sports Talanoa
Aug 31
Manu Samoa Dominates Tonga 43-17 at Apia Park in the Pacific Nations Cup
Apia, Samoa – In a spectacular return to form, Manu Samoa defeated Tonga 43-17 in a commanding performance at Apia Park on Friday,...
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Elinor Kahurangi
Aug 25
World Leaders Gather in Tonga to Face the Ultimate Climate Crisis—What’s at Stake for These 18 Nations?
Climate change is set to dominate the discussions as leaders from 18 nations gather in Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
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Elinor Kahurangi
Aug 25
Taiwan Strengthens Diplomatic Ties in the Pacific with Strategic Summit Participation in Tonga
Taiwan is making a strategic diplomatic move by sending Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang to attend a key summit in the Kingdom of...
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Henry Adams
Aug 25
Historic Win for Samoa Cricket: Victory Over Vanuatu Seals Regional Final Spot
In a momentous achievement for Samoan cricket, the national team defeated Vanuatu by 8 runs in a thrilling encounter, securing their...
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Elinor Kahurangi
Aug 24
New Zealand Leaders to Attend Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, are set to visit Tonga next week to attend the...
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Elinor Kahurangi
Aug 24
UN Chief Warns of 'Annihilation' Threat to Pacific Island Nations Due to Climate Change
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a dire warning on Thursday while visiting Samoa, emphasising that low-lying...
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