AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: The UN’s top maritime court has granted provisional measures to two deep-sea mining firms backed by Nauru and Tonga, allowing their challenge to continue against the International Seabed Authority’s handling of deep-sea mining inquiries. Offshore Processing Food Crisis: Reports from Nauru detention community detainees say the $260-a-fortnight allowance is failing basic needs, with 99% unable to afford enough food, 68% rarely or never getting fresh produce, and 82% lacking easy access to clean drinking water. Taiwan Ties Under Pressure in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea moves to close Taiwan’s Port Moresby trade mission under its One China policy, drawing concern from the US and protest from Taiwan, as China praises the decision. Regional Security Patrols: The Solomon Islands signals a more balanced approach by preparing a US Coast Guard “ship rider” deal to patrol its waters alongside local police, amid concerns over trafficking and illegal fishing. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Pacific nations head to Glasgow with small teams and big ambitions, with Nauru’s weightlifting success highlighted as the island’s standout Commonwealth sport.
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