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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   2 reports
   • aa.com.tr08:18first to report
     Pacific foreign ministers to gather in Fiji ahead of leaders' meeting
   • abc.net.au22:00
     Push for Pacific security treaty - ABC listen

     Foreign Ministers from across the Pacific are meeting in Fiji today. After a succession of country-to-country security deals, the Australian government is supporting a push, led by the Solomon Islands, for a region-wide security treaty. That could provide a bulwark against China, but it's an idea that is still in its infancy.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   1 report
   • juneesoutherncross.com.au05:15
     Australia marks 'major milestone' in Pacific connection

     URL changednow www.juneesoutherncross.com.au/story/9325789/no-pacific-consensus-on-missile-test-condemnation/

     The completion of a major subsea project to better connect the Pacific has been marked by Australia, as...

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   3 reports
   • freemalaysiatoday.com05:47
     Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meeting

     Palau, host of the Aug 30 to Sept 4 meeting, as well as Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands, are among Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic partners.

   • en.people.cn08:30
     China commends Solomon Islands government for commitment to one-China principle: FM spokesperson

     BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- China commends the new government of the Solomon Islands for reiterating

   • taipeitimes.com16:00
     Taipei to join PIF leaders’ meeting

     Taiwan is to attend an annual gathering of Pacific island leaders in Palau this month, the regional bloc said, overcoming protests from China that saw Taipei barred from the event last year.China and Taiwan are important partners to the region, a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) official told reporters l

4. Mon, 10 August 2026

   1 report
   • scoop.co.nz06:45
     Solomon Islands PM Urges ‘No More Secrecy’ Over Treaties With Other Countries

     Wale has said he was only permitted to read the 2022 agreement one day before an official meeting in Canberra in May this year, shortly after he was elected prime minister.RNZ Pacific reporters Sol...

5. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • macleayargus.com.au08:22
     'Stronger together': Fiji pact brought to parliament

     The foreign minister has moved to formally ratify a major defence alliance with Fiji, just the fourth agreement...

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:54
     China urges Pacific Islands Forum to 'properly handle Taiwan-related issues'

     Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general last week said Taiwan would attend annual summit in Palau next month

6. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • fijisun.com.fj21:00
     Fiji ready to secure world leaders at Pre-COP31: PM

     Australia and New Zealand to support Fiji as police lead multi-agency VVIP security operation

7. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Libération (France)05:23edited after publishing
     Aux îles Salomon, un virage stratégique vers l’Australie au détriment de la Chine

     Le petit archipel du Pacifique était jusque-là considéré comme un bastion pro-chinois. Mais sous l’impulsion de son nouveau Premier ministre, cette influence est remise en question avec la révision envisagée d’un traité de sécurité contesté avec Pékin.

8. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • areanews.com.au08:28
     Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence

     Defence Minister Richard Marles says a pilot program will begin accepting PNG nationals in Australia's army, navy and...

     4 reprints

     • illawarramercury.com.au16 Aug, 08:28their copy
     • goulburnpost.com.au16 Aug, 08:28their copy
     • juneesoutherncross.com.au16 Aug, 08:28their copy
     • portnews.com.au16 Aug, 08:28their copy
9. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • miragenews.com05:45
     ADF Backs Pacific Maritime Security in Solomon Islands

     The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has supported Operation Island Chief, a Pacific-led fisheries surveillance activity aimed at strengthening regional

10. Sat, 22 August 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post22:00
      How Pacific nations walk a tightrope between Western security and Chinese trade

      On paper, Western countries are rushing to sign defence pacts in the South Pacific, ensuring their influence in a region long neglected as a geopolitical backwater. But on the water, the island nations are playing a very different game. Instead of taking sides, local leaders are leveraging the geopolitical tug of war between China and the West, winning security guarantees from the latter while Beijing builds infrastructure and deepens its economic footprint. In June, Vanuatu – an archipelago...

11. Mon, 24 August 2026

    1 report
    • postcourier.com.pg06:41
      Pacific nations detain Chinese, Indonesian boats for illegal fishing

      Pacific island authorities arrested a number of Chinese and Indonesian boats for illegal fishing this month in a crackdown across the vast ocean, officials have told AFP.

12. Wed, 26 August 2026

    1 report
    • postcourier.com.pg21:04
      PM Marape calls for prayer and reconciliation ahead of Bougainville vote

      Prime Minister James Marape has called on churches and people throughout Papua New Guinea to pray for healing, reconciliation, and peace as the National Parliament prepares to consider the Bougainville referendum result tomorrow.

13. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • singletonargus.com.au22:00
      Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

      Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the...

      2 reprints

      • cootamundraherald.com.au28 Aug, 22:00their copy
      • blayneychronicle.com.au28 Aug, 22:00their copy
14. Sat, 29 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:33
      EXPLAINER – Pacific Islands summit: Key issues to watch

      Climate finance, deep-sea mining and growing militarization will dominate the Aug. 30–Sept. 4 gathering in Palau

    • cessnockadvertiser.com.au19:00
      Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit

      While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus...

      2 reprints

      • blayneychronicle.com.au29 Aug, 19:00their copy
      • portstephensexaminer.com.au29 Aug, 19:00their copy
15. Sun, 30 August 2026

    9 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)01:58edited after publishing ×2
      Pacific leader's shock departure from PIF meeting

      previouslyPacific leader shock departure from PIF leaders meeting

      Solomon Islands PM and outgoing Pacific Islands Forum chair Matthew Wale makes shock departure from the PIF leaders meeting to deal with looming leadership challenge back home.

    • dailyadvertiser.com.au05:40
      PM spruiks Pacific duty of care ahead of key summit

      URL changednow www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9340017/pacific-summit-no-shows-wont-impact-albanese-visit/

      Anthony Albanese will head to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum amid growing tensions and creeping Chinese influence...

      5 reprints

      • maitlandmercury.com.au30 Aug, 05:40their copy
      • bluemountainsgazette.com.au30 Aug, 05:40their copy
      • juneesoutherncross.com.au30 Aug, 05:40their copy
      • ulladullatimes.com.au30 Aug, 05:40their copy
      • therural.com.au30 Aug, 05:40their copy
    • naroomanewsonline.com.au05:40
      Pacific summit no shows won't impact Albanese visit

      Anthony Albanese will head to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum despite multiple leaders in the regional pulling...

    • The Guardian World07:22edited after publishing
      Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

      Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour. The Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga. Continue reading...

    • Japan Times07:26
      Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China-Taiwan tension

      Palau is among three members holding diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China, a large creditor to many island states.

    • edenmagnet.com.au19:00
      'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

      Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its...

    • ABC News (Australia)19:07edited after publishing
      Albanese could be walking into a bust-up at Pacific Islands meeting this week

      previouslyWhat's in store at this week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting

      Pacific leaders are descending on Palau for what could be a particularly politically charged Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

    • edenmagnet.com.au21:02
      Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

      The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after...

      5 reprints

      • dailyadvertiser.com.au30 Aug, 21:02their copy
      • greatlakesadvocate.com.au30 Aug, 21:02their copy
      • bordermail.com.au30 Aug, 21:02their copy
      • bluemountainsgazette.com.au30 Aug, 21:02their copy
      • newcastleherald.com.au30 Aug, 21:02their copy
    • Google News - Top Stories22:46
      Pacific forum kicks off in Palau without several leaders

      Pacific forum kicks off in Palau without several leaders Reuters Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations AP News Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit The Guardian Sea-level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks The Conversation Albanese could be walking into a bust-up at Pacific Islands meeting this week ABC News & Headlines...

16. Mon, 31 August 2026

    4 reports
    • scoop.co.nz06:00
      PIF Fractures Another Warning On Foreign Interference

      Tashakkori says New Zealand should pay close attention to developments in the Pacific because they are indicative of China’s increasingly coercive strategies - something we are not immune from.

    • scoop.co.nz06:00
      US And Taiwan Say China Used Travel Advisory To Undermine Palau

      The US Travel Advisory for Palau remains at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, reflecting our continued assessment of Palau as a generally safe destination for US travellers.

    • standard.net.au11:05
      Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

      Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum...

      3 reprints

      • theadvocate.com.au31 Aug, 11:05their copy
      • gloucesteradvocate.com.au31 Aug, 11:05their copy
      • tenterfieldstar.com.au31 Aug, 11:05their copy
    • ABC News (Australia)18:38
      China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite

      There are concerns tensions between China and Taiwan could explode into the open at this year's meeting, distracting from the key Pacific priorities.

17. Tue, 1 September 2026

    8 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:14
      China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's attendance at Pacific leaders meeting

      Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung was invited to meetings and side events held alongside the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.

    • Japan Times02:51
      China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting

      China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have featured prominently at the annual Pacific Islands Forum, which is intended to demonstrate regional unity.

    • The Guardian World05:34
      China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

      Beijing-Taipei tensions a feature at meeting in Palau, with Australia and New Zealand saying the forum – not another country – will determine who attends China ⁠said it had serious concerns ⁠about Taiwan’s presence at ​the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences” after the democratically ruled island attended the group’s opening ceremony on Monday. China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have ⁠featured prominently at the meeting, which is...

    • Japan Times07:00
      China voices angst over Taiwan as Pacific Island leaders meet

      Palau, host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum, invited Taiwan's foreign minister to attend, one of Taipei's few remaining avenues for international exposure.

    • sbs.com.au12:35
      SBS Nepali Weekly Wrap: Australia's top stories

      Listen to the top Australian news from the past seven days, including NSW Premier Chris Minns' planned Nepal visit deferred, Pacific Leaders Forum in full swing at Palau and Tasmania Devils chairman assures delay in completion of new training centre won't impact debut performances.

    • Al Jazeera English13:13
      UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum

      The UN has raised fresh alarm over the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid China-Taiwan tensions.

    • channelnewsasia.com13:33
      China warns of consequences over Taiwan's attendance at Pacific Islands Forum

      A diplomatic row is playing out at a gathering of Pacific leaders in Palau. China has lashed out over Taipei's presence at the Pacific Islands Forum, as separate disagreements with Beijing over regional security also weigh on the gathering.

    • agassizharrisonobserver.com23:00
      Victoria hosts top military leaders from across the Pacific

      Among the delegates was U.S. military advisor Gen Dan Caine and Chinese General Yang Zhibin

18. Wed, 2 September 2026

    5 reports
    • theleader.com.au02:23
      Nauru to be endorsed as next Pacific Islands Forum host

      The next string of Pacific Islands Forum hosts are now set: New Zealand in 2027, Nauru in 2028,...

      5 reprints

      • armidaleexpress.com.au2 Sept, 02:23their copy
      • edenmagnet.com.au2 Sept, 02:23their copy
      • ulladullatimes.com.au2 Sept, 02:23their copy
      • narrominenewsonline.com.au2 Sept, 02:23their copy
      • bordermail.com.au2 Sept, 02:23their copy
    • Japan Times06:54
      Australia and U.S. commit $580 million to support Pacific island nations

      The funding follows an increase in China's influence in recent years via grants, infrastructure projects and donations.

    • ABC News (Australia)08:47edited after publishing ×2
      Albanese bristles at pre-COP questions as UN delivers sobering report

      previouslyWorld leaders missing in action as UN warns of climate target breach

      A UN report warns the world is likely to overshoot warming of 1.5C as world leaders shun Australia's pre-COP talks in Fiji.

    • focustaiwan.tw13:08
      Taiwan Labor minister to attend APEC meeting in China

      Labor Minister Hung Sun-han (洪申翰) said Tuesday he will travel to Nanjing later this month for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial meeting, which will make him the first ministry head in President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) administration to visit China.

    • focustaiwan.tw13:08
      Taiwan Labor minister to attend APEC meeting in China

      Labor Minister Hung Sun-han (洪申翰) said Tuesday he will travel to Nanjing later this month for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial meeting, which will make him the first ministry head in President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) administration to visit China.

19. Thu, 3 September 2026

    12 reports
    • newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
      Taiwan says it wants to come to Auckland summit, creating a big headache for Christopher Luxon

      Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is trying to avoid offending China, New Zealand’s largest trading partner, by insisting the Government will abide by decad

    • South China Morning Post00:00
      New Zealand ‘must never be seen as a proxy’, former PM Helen Clark warns

      Helen Clark spent nine years running New Zealand and eight more running the United Nations’ development arm. Now, the former prime minister has a warning for the country she once led: do not let the scramble for Pacific security deals crowd out its much-vaunted independent foreign policy tradition. Speaking to This Week in Asia in Singapore on Tuesday, Clark argued that Wellington’s recent flurry of defence diplomacy – including a defence cooperation pact with Papua New Guinea, a joint...

    • bne IntelliNews01:15
      Taiwan snubs claims of checkbook diplomacy over Palau aid

      Taiwan's foreign ministry has dismissed a Solomon Islands newspaper report accusing Taipei of practising "checkbook diplomacy" in the South Pacific, saying the article "deviated from the truth" and was "driven by malicious intent.".

    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:05
      Chair of Pacific leaders meeting urges united front on China missile test

      Palau's president Surangel Whipps Jr. noted a unified Pacific voice is critical in getting Beijing to respect sovereignty and transparency, and to be a responsible partner.

    • bordermail.com.au03:17
      Taiwan wants in for next Pacific forum, NZ isn't sure

      The Pacific Islands Forum is considering how to better structure its engagement with other world powers but isn't...

      1 reprint

      • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au3 Sept, 03:17their copy
    • Libération (France)03:29
      Au Forum du Pacifique, la rivalité entre la Chine et Taiwan fait des vagues

      Alors que l’influence de Pékin dans la région s’accroît, l’Etat insulaire des Palaos, hôte du rassemblement, a subi les foudres des autorités chinoises pour avoir invité des représentants taïwanais. Un épisode qui réveille des tensions anciennes.

    • ABC News (Australia)04:49
      Australia pushes for condemnation of China’s missile test

      Australia and Palau want to issue a formal condemnation of China's missile test in the Pacific in July, but not all countries in the region agree.

    • Le Figaro (France)09:44
      «Amener Pékin à respecter la souveraineté» : les Palaos appellent à une réponse «unie» du Pacifique au tir de missile chinois

      La Chine avait procédé en juillet au tir d’un missile balistique intercontinental, dont la trajectoire s’était achevée dans une zone maritime située entre les îles Salomon, Nauru et Tuvalu, selon des observateurs.

    • Le Monde (France)14:57
      La rivalité Chine-Taïwan pèse sur le Forum des îles du Pacifique, affaibli par l’absence de plusieurs dirigeants

      Réunis dans la république des Palaos jusqu’au 4 septembre, les dirigeants océaniens du Forum des îles du Pacifique tentent de préserver leur unité face aux pressions concurrentes des grandes puissances et notamment de la Chine, qui cherche à maintenir Taïwan en marge de cette institution.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:54
      Pacific nation forgotten during awkward moment at leaders forum

      There was dissent, awkward moments, nations forgotten and one 'unifying' message as the Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up in Palau.

    • islandsbusiness.com23:40
      Palau reaffirms Taiwan ties amid China pressure

      PALAU has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

    • islandsbusiness.com23:53
      Pacific leaders wrap up Palau meeting

      THE Pacific Island Leaders Forum concluded its 55th meeting yesterday, following several days of discussions on key...

20. Fri, 4 September 2026

    1 report
    • miragenews.com19:15
      CA Sec. of State Sarai Wraps Pacific Islands Forum

      The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded an official visit to Koror, Palau from September 2 to 4, where