Japan understands that it cannot equal China’s economic heft in the Pacific. Instead, Tokyo has sought to deepen defense cooperation.

Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuel amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran.

Minister Michel expressed his full solidarity and support for Bahrain in light of the extreme escalation in the Middle East and the military actions the kingdom has faced. He also affirmed his full ...