Taiwan's ally in Pacific condemns 'first major attack'
White House kicks off preparations for foreign ministers in Japan and summit in India
Amid competition with China, France has shown heightened interest in strategic region
Two sides deepening ties via defense guarantee, undersea cable project
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Former top diplomat is expected to try to stabilize ties with Australia
Elected MPs are set to vote on Thursday to select new leader
Horse-trading looms for naming the next prime minister
Foreign minister warns against conducting power rivalry in region
Leader's bid to remain in control of government still undecided
PM Manasseh Sogavare has pulled the Pacific island nation closer to Beijing
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
Failure to fund pacts with 3 island nations would leave void for China to fill
Foreign minister criticized for not fielding local press queries on treated water
PNG aims for stable relations with both, while Palau awaits Washington funding
Cybersecurity experts from Palau, Nauru, 3 others to gather in Guam for exercise
Backers say industry will spur green transition but critics fret over environment
Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation
Outcome could affect security deal with Australia and Pacific geopolitics
Island nation, looking for more financial support, may shift toward Beijing
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies
Migration deal will not fit as model for wider Pacific region
Amid battle for influence, island states seek help with global warming threat
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