Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief
As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a “justice gap” with discriminatory laws...
Review of constitution to be conducted lawfully, transparently: Fiji Justice Minister
The review of Fiji’s Constitution will be conducted lawfully, transparently and with meaningful public participation, Minister for Justice and acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga told...
Rapa Nui leaders push to reconnect with Polynesia as isolation grows post-pandemic
Rapa Nui sits at the eastern edge of the Polynesian world but its leaders say the island is becoming increasingly cut off from the...
How will the conflict in the Middle East affect economies in Asia and Pacific?
By Albert Park and Matteo Lanzafame
Geopolitical risk is again at the centre of the global economic outlook. While Asia and the Pacific has limited...
A New Home for Fiji Rugby
A historic milestone for Fiji Rugby.
With the lodging of our application for a 60-acre block of land on Saweni Beach Road, we take the...
Super Rugby Women’s Draw confirmed for 2026 season
The NSW Waratahs take on the Queensland Reds in the Grand Final of SMARTECH Super Rugby Women's 2025 at North Sydney Oval.
The 2026 Super...
Forum SG Waqa urges stronger Pacific legal capacity at treaty law workshop
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, has called for stronger legal capacity across the region as Pacific countries engage more...
Asia- Pacific accounts for three-quarters of global disaster- affected people: OCHA
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the Asia-Pacific region remains the most disaster-affected area in the world, with...
Experts of the Committee on enforced disappearances praise lack of cases of enforced disappearance in Samoa
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances Tuesday concluded its consideration of the initial report of Samoa on its implementation of the provisions of the International...
Port Moresby to host Melanesian Ocean Summit
Papua New Guinea will host the Melanesian Oceans Summit in Port Moresby to discuss marine conservation and sustainability, according to Fisheries and Marine Resources...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...