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Resurgence' in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence

China is strategically increasing aid to select Pacific nations post-COVID to enhance influence, competing primarily with Australia and the US.
#climate-change

Pacific island nations are in 'grave danger,' due to rising sea levels, UN chief says

The U.N. warns that accelerating sea level rise poses a severe threat to vulnerable Pacific island nations.

UN chief Guterres warns of fast-rising Pacific ocean DW 08/27/2024

Rising ocean temperatures in Pacific Islands pose unprecedented risks, with sea levels rising significantly faster than the global average.
Antonio Guterres emphasizes the dire situation in Pacific Islands due to climate change's impact on rising sea levels.

A crisis entirely of humanity's making': UN chief issues climate SOS on trip to Pacific

Pacific island nations face grave danger from rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global action according to UN chief Antonio Guterres.

We don't want all the fluffy stuff': Pacific islands push Australia to take strong action on climate

Pacific leaders call for Australia to enhance climate action and reduce fossil fuel dependence.

UN Secretary General warns "ocean is overflowing"

Rising sea levels pose severe threats to Pacific Islands, with urgent action required to mitigate looming devastation.

UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of unimaginable' catastrophe

Climate change poses an existential threat to Pacific Island nations, which are experiencing rising sea levels due to humanity's greenhouse gas emissions.

Pacific island nations are in 'grave danger,' due to rising sea levels, UN chief says

The U.N. warns that accelerating sea level rise poses a severe threat to vulnerable Pacific island nations.

UN chief Guterres warns of fast-rising Pacific ocean DW 08/27/2024

Rising ocean temperatures in Pacific Islands pose unprecedented risks, with sea levels rising significantly faster than the global average.
Antonio Guterres emphasizes the dire situation in Pacific Islands due to climate change's impact on rising sea levels.

A crisis entirely of humanity's making': UN chief issues climate SOS on trip to Pacific

Pacific island nations face grave danger from rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global action according to UN chief Antonio Guterres.

We don't want all the fluffy stuff': Pacific islands push Australia to take strong action on climate

Pacific leaders call for Australia to enhance climate action and reduce fossil fuel dependence.

UN Secretary General warns "ocean is overflowing"

Rising sea levels pose severe threats to Pacific Islands, with urgent action required to mitigate looming devastation.

UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of unimaginable' catastrophe

Climate change poses an existential threat to Pacific Island nations, which are experiencing rising sea levels due to humanity's greenhouse gas emissions.
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#cultural-heritage

Images reveal details of 'ghost city' in middle of Pacific Ocean

The aerial surveys over Temwen reveal that the lost city of Nan Madol was much more advanced and agriculturally sophisticated than previously believed.

Even in the teeth of a gale, she has time for a hula': the sailor breaking barriers on the Pacific ocean

Ivanancy Vunikura's journey represents a blend of tradition and modernity in sailing, emphasizing the need for more female sailors in the Pacific.

Images reveal details of 'ghost city' in middle of Pacific Ocean

The aerial surveys over Temwen reveal that the lost city of Nan Madol was much more advanced and agriculturally sophisticated than previously believed.

Even in the teeth of a gale, she has time for a hula': the sailor breaking barriers on the Pacific ocean

Ivanancy Vunikura's journey represents a blend of tradition and modernity in sailing, emphasizing the need for more female sailors in the Pacific.
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In the Pacific, a Dumping Ground' for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

Pope Francis' visit brings attention to the Catholic Church's scandal of relocating abusive priests to vulnerable communities in the Pacific Islands.

US Finally Agrees to Back Limits on Plastic Production. Here's Why That Matters.

Pacific Island nations face severe impacts from plastic pollution despite contributing minimal waste, highlighting global environmental injustice.
#us-china-relations

An FBI quest to return sacred human skulls stolen from a Pacific tribe

The repatriation of sacred artifacts to Vanuatu highlights cultural significance and US efforts in enhancing regional law enforcement cooperation.

Column | A glimpse of the new 'Great Game' between the U.S. and China

The modern 'Great Game' is defined by the geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China, reshaping global power dynamics.

An FBI quest to return sacred human skulls stolen from a Pacific tribe

The repatriation of sacred artifacts to Vanuatu highlights cultural significance and US efforts in enhancing regional law enforcement cooperation.

Column | A glimpse of the new 'Great Game' between the U.S. and China

The modern 'Great Game' is defined by the geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China, reshaping global power dynamics.
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We don't want all the fluffy stuff': Pacific islands push Australia to take strong action on climate

Pacific leaders call for Australia to enhance climate action and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
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Pacific Island leaders endorse regional policing plan DW 08/28/2024

Pacific Island nations, under Australia's leadership, have agreed on a regional policing plan aimed at countering China's influence in the region.

Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan

Australia aims to strengthen regional security through multinational police training and crisis response forces backed by Pacific Island nations.

Last-minute Taiwan drama and a policing plan: five things we learned at the Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Policing Initiative will enhance regional security and disaster response through a coordinated multinational effort led by local nations.

Pacific Island leaders endorse regional policing plan DW 08/28/2024

Pacific Island nations, under Australia's leadership, have agreed on a regional policing plan aimed at countering China's influence in the region.

Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan

Australia aims to strengthen regional security through multinational police training and crisis response forces backed by Pacific Island nations.

Last-minute Taiwan drama and a policing plan: five things we learned at the Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Policing Initiative will enhance regional security and disaster response through a coordinated multinational effort led by local nations.
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In the Solomon Islands, a US agency's struggles hint at China's influence

The Peace Corps has yet to return to the Solomon Islands, more than four years after it was announced.
There are suspicions that the government of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is deliberately stalling the return of the Peace Corps to placate China.
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