Tonga has overcome predictions the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting would be marred by disorganisation or stoushes, all while living up to its ‘friendly islands’ nickname.

The Taiwan-aligned Pacific nation of Palau has bit back at other nations acting as “fronts” for China, arguing moves to sideline Taiwan disrespect the Pacific Islands Forum.

Anthony Albanese has secured regional support for his Pacific Policing Initiative, which the Australian prime minister says will strengthen collective peace and security.

Palau President Surangel S Whipps Jr has nominated his country as Pacific Islands Forum chair in 2026.

Australia and Tuvalu will announce their trailblazing treaty, the Falepili Union, has entered into force on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga.

Anthony Albanese will join regional leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum as tension begins to show over New Caledonia.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the opening day of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga.

French Polynesia says France failed to heed warnings of unrest in New Caledonia and Paris needs to soften its diplomacy in the crisis-hit Pacific territory.

Kiribati has banned foreign diplomatic visits until 2025 due to national elections in a move that has left officials scrambling for more information.

14 business operators in Tarawa, Kiribati went through a financial literally training that empowered and enhanced their business knowledge and entrepreneurship skills.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be in Tonga in time for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting next week.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra to discuss security and development ties, as the United States and China vie for influence in the Pacific Islands region.