Pacific

AUKUS pact makes waves with nuclear submarine deal

Australia to buy attack submarines from United States, build own with U.K.’s help.

Photo of naked girl with captors causes furore in Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister James Marape acknowledged the image was circulating online, called for police to make arrests.

Micronesia’s outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan

David Panuelo alleges Beijing has bribed many of the Pacific nation’s politicians.

Frank Bainimarama, former Fiji PM, charged with abuse of power

Bainimarama, who ruled for 16 years, and Fiji’s top police officer allegedly halted a 2019 police investigation.

At start of Pacific tour, senior American official underscores Solomon Islands-China concerns

Biden administration is still working to overcome skepticism about renewed U.S. focus on the Pacific, Kurt Campbell says.

Frank Bainimarama, former Fiji PM, charged with abuse of power

Bainimarama, who ruled for 16 years, and Fiji’s top police officer allegedly halted a 2019 police investigation.