Pacific leaders: in their words
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Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle
Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such a…
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A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence
Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to reb…
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New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia
Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change …
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Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze
Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the su…
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Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak
In an exclusive interview, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa tells the Guardian she is surprised at Trump’s pick for health…
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‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence
Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running pro…
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Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US…
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The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global p…
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Micronesia president says US beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country
Wesley Simina says the US is ‘well advanced’ in plans for $400m airport upgrade in Yap, amid rising tensions w…