US steps up its game as China circles Pacific island nations

Jul 12, 2022

Brisbane [Australia], July 12 : The US has stepped up its game in the Pacific after Kiribati opted out of the Pacific Island Forum...

For me you are large ocean countries, not small island states: PM Modi at Pacific Forum in Papua New Guinea

May 22, 2023

While co-chairing the 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India...

Israel formalises ties with south Pacific island country of Niue

Aug 06, 2023

Israel last week established diplomatic ties with the South Pacific island nation of Niue.

Tsunami reaches Japan's Pacific coast in Amami-Oshima Island

Jan 15, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], January 16 : Following a massive undersea volcanic eruption in the island country of Tonga, Tsunami was observed in the southern Japanese...

Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement

Mar 03, 2023

In a move to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Quad members (Australia, India, Japan and the US) on Friday committed to...

US, Pacific Island leaders reach deal at summit with eye on China

Sep 30, 2022

Washington [US], September 30 : In order to checkmate the Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands, America and Pacific leaders and representatives from 14...