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UN Climate Chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability

Fiji, April 22 -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned that rising fossil fuel costs and global instability are putting pressure on economies, calling for urgent acceleration ... Read More


Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

, April 22 -- Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple with fuel curbs and higher cos... Read More


Micronesia pushes UN reform, says Security Council 'no longer adequately represents today's world

Fiji, April 22 -- The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, warning the current structure "no longer adequately represents the broad... Read More


UN Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised 'interactive dialogues'

, April 22 -- The four candidates so far in the running to be the next UN Secretary-General will each have the chance to show why they are the best choice during a series of "interactive dialogues" ta... Read More


Oceania Anglican Leaders set action Plan on Climate, labour and education

Fiji, April 22 -- Anglican leaders from across Oceania have wrapped up a three-day Fono with a clear plan to tackle climate change, labour mobility and theological education, saying their unity is dri... Read More


Fiji and Pacific on the frontline of 'hybrid warfare', says Defence Minister Tikoduadua

, April 22 -- Climate disasters create security gaps now exploited by hybrid threats in Fiji and the Pacific. Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua made the remarks at the Hybrid Th... Read More


Fiji Military declares No-Fly Zones, warns detected drones will be neutralised

Fiji, April 22 -- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has declared all its installations "NO-FLY ZONES" for drones, warning it will take action against any unauthorised aerial activity. "RFMF... Read More


'We can do this': Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going

, April 22 -- The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan and people to keep the Moana Pasifika franchise afloat despite being rejected in the... Read More


Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody

Fiji, April 21 -- Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for a full independ... Read More


'World will be plunged into deepening insecurity' without climate action: AOSIS warns

Fiji, April 21 -- Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Lead Climate Change negotiator Anne Rasmussen has issued a clear warning ahead of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, saying failure to act on cl... Read More