Pacific

Pacific island leaders hope for more substance from US summit

The US is continuing a charm offensive toward Pacific island nations in a belated response to China’s inroads.

UN’s relevance in focus as world leaders gather

The global body’s influence amid multiple world crises is on center stage as the annual UN General Assembly opens.

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said “huge” security support is needed for the Pacific Games, national elections.

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

The new agreement allows the U.S. to enforce regulations in Palau’s waters without a Paluan officer present.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

Solomons Prime Minister tells US not to lecture Pacific leaders

Sogavare stayed away from a U.S.-Pacific island leaders summit in Washington earlier this week.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.