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...
Middle East turmoil shows need to speed up shift from fossil fuels: UN SG Guterres
The escalating turmoil in the Middle East highlights the risks of the world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said.
The...
Palau President warns Guam, CNMI about deep-sea mining: ‘Don’t hurt your brother’
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr is taking his campaign against deep-sea mining to a global stage, and his message for the Marianas is personal.
Speaking...
Online child sexual exploitation in the Pacific and why Fiji’s numbers matter for the region
The Pacific is often celebrated for its strong community values, rich cultures and close-knit family networks – social structures that play an important role...
Pacific calls for action on gender equality at UN Women’s Commission
Pacific Islands Forum members have called for stronger action to advance gender equality and protect women and girls during the Commission on the Status...
French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson says growing global instability is a reminder that Pacific nations must strengthen cooperation within the region.
Speaking to PMN News...
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown set for first major New Zealand visit since diplomatic row
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will travel to New Zealand next week for a series of engagements - his first major visit since...
Fiji urges citizens to avoid Middle East travel amid security escalation
The Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has advised Fijian nationals to avoid travelling to the Middle East following the recent escalation...
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Home to fewer than 11,000 people, Tuvalu is 1,100 kilometres...
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has intensified into a Category 5 system in the Solomon Sea, the first of its kind recorded in the area...
TC Vaianu slowly moving away from Fiji
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to move away from Fiji waters this morning, but its outer bands are still bringing heavy rain, strong winds,...