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US, Australia do not listen to the Pacific Islands, so they turn to China

The governments of Pacific island states realised in recent years, as a long-simmering diplomatic contest between China and Taiwan morphed into a new front in the great power rivalry between Beijing and Washington.

30 August 2024, 04:18 IST

US, Australia do not listen to the Pacific Islands, so they turn to China

US, Australia do not listen to the Pacific Islands, so they turn to China

US, Australia do not listen to the Pacific Islands, so they turn to China

30 August 2024, 04:18 IST

Australia pledges more funds for Pacific banking amid China interest

Some Western banks have ended long-term relationships with their counterparts in small nations in the Pacific, while others have looked to close operations, limiting access to US dollar-denominated bank accounts.

09 July 2024, 04:31 IST

Australia pledges more funds for Pacific banking amid China interest

Australia pledges more funds for Pacific banking amid China interest

Australia pledges more funds for Pacific banking amid China interest

09 July 2024, 04:31 IST

'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

After rioting that began on Monday resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, France's High Commissioner Louis Le Franc told reporters in a televised press conference.

17 May 2024, 05:05 IST

'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

17 May 2024, 05:05 IST

France to declare state of emergency due to New Caledonia riots

Violent unrest in the French-ruled island saw vehicles torched and stores looted. Schools were shut and some residents armed themselves to protect their homes.

15 May 2024, 14:06 IST

France to declare state of emergency due to New Caledonia riots

France to declare state of emergency due to New Caledonia riots

France to declare state of emergency due to New Caledonia riots

15 May 2024, 14:06 IST

Explained | Why are there riots occurring in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia is the world's third-largest nickel producer and is the centrepiece of French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to increase Paris's influence in the Pacific.

15 May 2024, 13:03 IST

Explained | Why are there riots occurring in New Caledonia, France's Oceania territory?

Explained | Why are there riots occurring in New Caledonia, France's Oceania territory?

Explained | Why are there riots occurring in New Caledonia?

15 May 2024, 13:03 IST

Pacific Islands want China's help for infrastructure, social order: China ambassador to Australia

Ambassador Xiao Qian told reporters in Canberra that Pacific Islands countries are interested in forming political and economic ties with China.

17 January 2024, 03:58 IST

Pacific Islands want China's help for infrastructure, social order: China ambassador to Australia

Pacific Islands want China's help for infrastructure, social order: China ambassador to Australia

Pacific Islands want China's help for infrastructure, social order: China ambassador to Australia

17 January 2024, 03:58 IST

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign security agreement, hail close ties

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese said the deal 'will make it easier for Australia to help PNG address its internal security needs and for Australia and Papua New Guinea to support each other's security and the region's stability'.

07 December 2023, 07:26 IST

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign security agreement, hail close ties

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign security agreement, hail close ties

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign security agreement, hail close ties

07 December 2023, 07:26 IST

Pacific Islands leaders confirm former Nauru president as next top official

Current Nauru President David Adeang had abruptly left the annual leaders meeting a day earlier after objections were raised by at least one Pacific Islands leader over Waqa's nomination.

10 November 2023, 07:03 IST

Pacific Islands leaders confirm former Nauru president as next top official

Pacific Islands leaders confirm former Nauru president as next top official

Pacific Islands leaders confirm former Nauru president as next top official

10 November 2023, 07:03 IST

Three Pacific Islands say their leaders will skip annual bloc meeting

The Melanesian nations, which have been courted by China and the US for security and economic ties in the strategic South Pacific, will instead send ministers to the 18-member bloc meeting opening in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, on Monday, local time.

06 November 2023, 03:57 IST

Three Pacific Islands say their leaders will skip annual bloc meeting

Three Pacific Islands say their leaders will skip annual bloc meeting

Three Pacific Islands say their leaders will skip annual bloc meeting

06 November 2023, 03:57 IST

PM Modi woos Pacific Island nations with projects

Modi had a bilateral meeting with his host, James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, on the sideline of the FIPIC III summit

22 May 2023, 18:50 IST

PM Narendra Modi woos Pacific Island nations with projects

PM Narendra Modi woos Pacific Island nations with projects

PM Modi woos Pacific Island nations with projects

22 May 2023, 18:50 IST