Vanuatu

France denies ‘false information’ it plans to cede Pacific islands, after Le Pen repost on X

Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen reposted on X an article speculating that the two islands could be ceded to Vanuatu.

Pacific policing becomes new front in China-West rivalry

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and China Police Liaison Team conduct community policing awareness in Malaita Province (Photo: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force)

Australia, Vanuatu security agreement to be delayed

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to travel to Papua New Guinea next week for 50th anniversary of independence celebrations

News analysis

Co-hosting COP31 with Australia would be another notch for Pacific islands’ climate diplomacy

Pacific island nations are battling to ensure their survival amid rising seas and more extreme weather events.

Australia and Vanuatu agree $325 million security and economic pact amid China competition

A new climate of change or just hot air?

In a 133-page advisory opinion, the ICJ made clear that all states – and the companies they regulate – have a legal obligation to prevent harms caused by climate change.

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