Nauru

The updated "sponsorship agreement" was announced in a press release from The Metals Company.

Anti-deep sea mining advocates warn Trump's fast-track order circumvents long-standing international sea laws by providing an alternative path to mine the seabed.

A Nauru government report states that, of the 93 transferees on Nauru, four have been granted refugee status, and 89 asylum seekers are undergoing the appeals process.

President David Adeang made the announcement in parliament this month, according to the Nauru Bulletin.

The island's Minister for Nauru Phosphate Corporation met with Unirail officials in Dubai "to discuss a desktop study titled Sustainable Transport for Nauru - The Railway Solution for RonPhos.

The head of Nauru's citizenship by investment scheme hopes the initiative will bring in tens of millions of dollars for the island this year.

The Nauru government said preliminary discussions were held last month, and the draft agreement was finalised by Nauru Air Corporation and Kiribati's Transport Ministry.

The Micronesian nation switched ties from Taiwan to Beijing in early January 2024, with its government at the time saying the decision was made in the best interest of its people.

The Australian Home Affairs Department said it has been the government's consistent position that Australia does not exercise effective control over regional processing centres.

Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru.

Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on Australia's latest move on the Pacific geopolitical chessboard.

"The Nauru-Australia Treaty will strengthen Nauru's long-term stability and economic resilience," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday.

The 'Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme' was announced at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.

Nauru Airlines' chief executive said air services that connect Pacific Islands countries with an important partner like Australia are crucial.

A former refugee, who spent almost a decade at Nauru's offshore detention centre, wants the former Nauru president to admit responsibility for the "cruel and inhumane" treatment of refugees.

President David Adeang has told global leaders at the United Nations that the world will miss out on decarbonising the planet if deep sea mining does not start immediately.

Nauru's aspiring electoral candidates have just two weeks left to apply to contest next year's national elections.

Nauru leader David Adeang is pleased that the Pacific Islands Forum is united despite there being differences of opinion on "some issues".

A Nauru state-owned entity, Cenpac Coorporation, has signed an agreement to provide Starlink Community Gateway service.