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China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

The Guardian - AU

Australia to grow Fiji ties after Rabuka visit

Australia has committed tens of millions more to Fiji in a strengthening of the bilateral "Vuvale Partnership" aimed at ensuring a peaceful and stable Pacific.

AAP

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.

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Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Pacific leaders need to "hold hands" and weather external interference in the region, Fiji's prime minister says during a visit to Australia.

AAP

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

There's no escape from Donald J.Trump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Everywhere he turns, the US president's tariffs linger over Australian affairs.

AAP

PM says Dfat will upgrade Middle East travel advice ‘very soon’ – as it happened

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PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.

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Fiji PM Rabuka orders fresh probe into resort poisoning

An ABC interview with a victim of a suspected poisoning at Fiji's Warwick Resort has prompted a prime minister-ordered probe into the incident.

AAP

Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs

Fiji Water, one of the biggest bottled water brands in the US, will become more expensive after President Donald Trump hit Fiji with 32 per cent tariffs.

AAP

Fiji PM Rabuka concerned by US climate, aid moves

Many leaders and organisations in the Pacific are urgently seeking clarification over US government plans to freeze or dismantle its aid agency.

AAP

Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’

Seven tourists were left in hospital after an incident at a fiver-star resort

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Lalabalavu appointed new Fijian head of state

Fiji's parliament has voted for Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to become the country's new president.

AAP

Pacific Islands leaders to meet as region faces ‘polycrisis’ of threats

Climate change will top the agenda as leaders of 18 nations meet in Tonga from August 26.

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Sports quiz of the week: French Open, Stanley Cup and surprise results

Have you been following the big stories in tennis, football, rugby union, golf and more sports around the world?

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Fiji’s 75-year-old prime minister wins shot put bronze at athletics championships

Coup leader-turned-politician says it was ‘exhilarating’ to compete in international event

International Business Times

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama Handed One-year Prison Sentence

Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama was sentenced Thursday to one year in prison for perverting the course of justice, with a judge finding he used his political clout to shut down a police investigation.

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Fiji to stick with China police deal after review, home affairs minister says

Pio Tikoduadua says agreement has been ‘restored’ after Fiji examined controversial deal that allows for police exchanges and intelligence sharing

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Fiji transfixed as reports of ministerial sex scandal threaten ruling coalition

Leaked intimate images allegedly depicting affair between two ministers captivate nation and rattle prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition

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Fiji's leader says he hopes to work with China in upgrading his country's shipyards and ports

Fiji’s leader says that after meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, he hopes to collaborate with China on upgrading his nation’s shipyards and ports

The Guardian - AU

Fiji may partner with China to upgrade ports and shipyards, PM Rabuka says

Fijian leader ‘anticipates collaboration’ with Beijing on projects amid rising concern over China’s ambitions in Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Climate crisis and China-US rivalry: five top takeaways from the Pacific’s most important summit

Leaders discussed phasing out fossil fuels and navigating Washington and Beijing’s battle for regional dominance, all while internal tensions bubbled below the surface

AAP

Nauru walkout stuns Pacific summit before landmark deal

Nauru President David Adeang says he isn't pulling his country from the Pacific Islands Forum, while Australia will offer resettlement to Tuvalu residents.

AAP

Pacific dancing to Australia's tune on climate, says PM

Anthony Albanese has stepped quickly into stride on the Cook Islands as he prepares for crunch talks with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

The Guardian - AU

Pacific Islands Forum chair says region must revisit its anti-nuclear treaty

Australia’s Aukus submarine deal and Japan’s discharge of Fukushima waste makes the issue a priority as leaders gather in Cook Islands

The Guardian - AU

Pacific Islands Forum: four leaders fail to attend as China-US rivalry takes centre stage

The US has been racing to reopen embassies and deepen links with Pacific countries in wake of Solomon Islands security pact with China

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