Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China
China condemned Lai Ching-te’s US stopovers, warning against any official interactions.
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwan president’s Pacific tour
Taiwan’s leader is visiting three Pacific island nations.
US election: Trump II to affect trade, security in SE Asia, experts say
Donald Trump’s return to the White House may cause trade to slow down in and raise regional tensions in SE Asia.
UN climate change case ‘particularly relevant’ following Trump election win: lawyer
Proponents of case hope for world court opinion that transcends changes in government.
Teenagers fight US militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Several domestic lawsuits are also challenging unprecedented U.S. use of defense pact powers.
US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base
The Missile Defense Agency deemed the first Guam test successful, noting debris fell into the ocean.
Missile test, first Marine redeployment give US new milestones in Guam
Fortification of the U.S. territory closest to China continues with billions in defense spending planned.
Papua New Guinea reveals defense deal with US worth $864 million
No figure valuing the bilateral agreement signed in 2023 has previously been released.
Climate ‘flashpoint’ looms for Trump’s China-centric focus on Pacific: US analysts
Deepening U.S. engagement with the Pacific is now firmly a consensus issue in Washington.
Pacific push sees UN launch first nuclear war impact study in 35 years
Nuclear weapons test legacy is felt across the Pacific, notably in Marshall Islands and French Polynesia.
