Story Archive
2022-10-22
Japan’s PM vows to increase spending on defense significantly over the next five years.
2022-10-21
Its foreign minister says working through regional organizations will ensure regional security.
2022-10-20
Leaders say the island needs more resources for fire prevention in the famous World Heritage park.
2022-10-18
China’s development aid is very responsive to Kiribati’s needs, Taneti Maamau says.
2022-10-14
To critics, Manasseh Sogavare is an autocrat in waiting; to others, a brawler chasing benefits for his country.
2022-10-07
But Indonesian diplomacy won’t affect grassroots support for Papuan independence, analysts say.
2022-10-06
The key to peace and security rests with the government meeting development needs, Manasseh Sogavare said.
2022-10-04
The Solomon Islands government has tilted toward China under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
2022-10-03
The Pacific country’s economy has suffered setbacks and is not keeping up with its development needs.
2022-09-29
U.S. announces boost in aid to island nations as it seeks to counter China’s increased influence in the region.
2022-09-28
Agreement shows “we have a shared vision for the future,” U.S. secretary of state says.
2022-09-27
The discovery of 500 pound bombs from World War II highlights the long-term problem of unexploded munitions in the Pacific
2022-09-27
Islands created by submarine volcanoes usually have a short life span.
2022-09-26
In the face of competition from China, America’s commitment to the region lacks “significant substance,” one analyst says.
2022-09-23
Fiji is among island-nations where the United States and China are competing for influence.
