Nauru
Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Nauru, just 21 square kilometres and with a population of 12,000, has opened the door to a deep sea mining company to explore and potentially harvest the sea bottom for minerals and resources.
Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru
An Australian finance director has flown to Nauru with ambitions to turn it into the crypto powerhouse of the Pacific. Audio
Nauru's pathway to deep sea mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Nauru eyes big payout under US deep sea mining route
The Micronesian nation is a step closer to mining in international waters and earning "a significant amount of money" under highly contentious US legislation. Audio
Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters
Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious US legislation. Audio
Nauru signs two landmark agreements in Majuro
The two deals were signed on the margins of the Micronesian Islands Leaders' Forum this week.
Nauru, Metals Company revise deep sea mining agreement
The updated "sponsorship agreement" was announced in a press release from The Metals Company.
Trump's push on deep sea mining imperils Nauru's commercial ambitions
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.
'No future' for refugees on Nauru after funding extension - activist
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.
Nauru-Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
President David Adeang made the announcement in parliament this month, according to the Nauru Bulletin.
Nauru officials meet Indian railway contractor to discuss 'cost-effective' phosphate transportation
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.
Nauru's citizenship scheme eyes AU$60 million in first year
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.
Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
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.
Nauru and China take relations 'to new heights' - Aingimea
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.
Australia still says it's not responsible for detainees, after UN decisions declare otherwise
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.
Australia responsible for Nauru detainees - UN Human Rights Committee
Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru.
Nauru-Aust treaty seen as an attempt to limit China's influence
Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on Canberra's latest move on the Pacific geo-political chessboard. Audio
Nauru-Australia Treaty: Strategic gain or 'corrupt arrangement'?
Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on Australia's latest move on the Pacific geopolitical chessboard.
