United Airlines

Pacific Island Nations Swept Into Expanding US Visa Crackdown as Washington Suspends Migration Pathways and Imposes Costly Travel Bonds

In just the first two weeks of 2026, the United States has rolled out one of the most sweeping sets of travel and migration restrictions in recent years, with Pacific Island nations among the hardest hit. From suspended visa categories...
Pacific Island

Australia Leads Pacific Aid Push as U.S. Falters and China Tightens Its Grip on Regional Influence

Australia has emerged as the leading donor of aid to Pacific island nations, cementing its role as the dominant Western power in the region. Yet, a new analysis reveals that China continues to outmanoeuvre the United States in the contest...
Pacific Islands Forum-Leaders

Pacific Island Leaders Back Controversial Regional Policing Plan Amid China’s Growing Influence

In a significant development at the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga, Australia announced that Pacific Island leaders have endorsed a contentious regional policing plan aimed at addressing security concerns across the region. This endorsement marks a pivotal moment...
Two warships of Indian Navy reached Papua New Guinea

Two warships of Indian Navy reached Papua New Guinea

Two warships of the Indian Navy arrived in the southwestern Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea to strengthen ties between the two countries. Indian Navy said, "Mission deployed in the Eastern IOR (Indian Ocean Region), Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri...