Indo-Pacific
Quad plans Biden-Kishida send-off summit in Delaware on Sept. 21
President to host leaders of Japan, India and Australia in home city
Economy
Pope Francis visits PNG, urges fair treatment for workers
Pontiff also calls for end to ethnic violence in resource-rich Pacific country
International relations
Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Interview
New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
PM Luxon says trade agenda to focus on green economy and renewables
Opinion
U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
Tiny Pacific territory is Washington's 'rusty spear' in the Pacific power struggle
International relations
Pacific leaders' statement scrubbed of Taiwan reference after China protest
Island's deputy foreign minister says 'outside force' sowing division
International relations
China condemns support for Taiwan at Pacific leaders' forum
Envoy calls language in joint communique 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake'
International relations
Pacific leaders back Australia-funded regional policing plan
Initiative follows Beijing's efforts to boost its security presence in region
Climate Change
Climate change is creating need for migration pathways, IOM chief says
U.N. agency chief sees remittances as tool to boost Pacific island development
Interview
Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan
David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo
Climate Change
U.N. secretary-general issues 'SOS' on Pacific's rising seas
Water levels in parts of region up at nearly twice the global rate since 1993
International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
International relations
'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news
International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region