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October 02, 2025

Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries

Country moves to deepen policing ties with China as Australia continues negotiations on Nakamal agreement, which was not signed last month as...

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September 17, 2025

Latest blow to Labor’s Pacific defence strategy might not be the embarrassment the Coalition claims

Anthony Albanese must now save the defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, a week after a similar plan with Vanuatu was delayedGet our

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September 09, 2025

Albanese went to Vanuatu to sign a $500m agreement – but leaves empty-handed thanks to concerns about China

Vanuatu’s PM says ‘more discussions’ needed on Nakamal agreement due to concerns over his nation’s ability to seek infrastructure funding from other...

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August 16, 2025

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle

Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such as Taiwan were barred from...

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