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Papua New Guinea floods, landslides kill at least 23, affect thousands

King tides have also inundated tens of coastal villages and swamped crops in Gulf province.

Fiji resets police cooperation with China, scraps short-term deployments

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka put the cooperation agreement under review last year.

US military plans $400M upgrade to Yap’s airport in western Pacific

The proposal adds to other significant expansion of U.S. military infrastructure in the Pacific.

Former Fiji leader Bainimarama guilty of interfering in police investigation

A criminal conviction could disqualify Frank Bainimarama from running for public office for several years.

Renewal of close US ties good for regional security, Micronesian leaders say

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a government funding bill that includes $7.1 billion for three Pacific island allies.

Bougainville says PNG police appointment in breach of peace agreement

US bill to avert government shutdown includes funding for key Pacific allies

Legislative approval of the funding has become a test of U.S. commitment to the Pacific.

IMF returns to Papua New Guinea after a stormy past

Prime Minister James Marape says the IMF is working with PNG not dictating policy to it.

Tuvalu reaffirms ties with Taiwan, signals review of Australia security treaty

Tuvalu’s new government released a list of priorities that underline the challenges facing the isolated country.

Papua New Guinea, Indonesia ratify defense deal to expand security cooperation

The two countries said they are implementing a long-delayed defense cooperation agreement.

Tuvalu, a Taiwan ally, elects new prime minister

Tuvalu, northeast of Fiji, is one of only 12 nations that recognize Taiwan instead of Beijing.

China’s reach is far and wide, tops US on Global Diplomacy Index

Beijing and Washington are neck-and-neck in the number of diplomatic posts, Australia’s Lowy Institute reports.

Vanuatu referendum seeks to instill stability after revolving-door govts

Lawmakers would lose their seat in Parliament if they change political party under proposed changes.

Death toll from clash in Papua New Guinea province climbs to 49

The violence comes a month after riots and looting shook the capital Port Moresby.

China lures Palau with economic incentives to break ties with Taiwan

Pacific island nations seen crucial to break through Washington blockade against Beijing.