The new Men’s Rugby World Cup draw format explained
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney, on 3 December, to determine the line-ups of the six pools of four.
In addition...
Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...
Pacific authors and expert reviewers amplify voice on climate action at IPCC Meeting
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) convened its first lead author meeting to commence drafting the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) in Paris from...
Proposed passport sale scheme ‘a non-issue’, Tonga’s new PM-designate says
Tonga’s Prime Minister-designate Lord Fakafanua says the sale of Tongan passports is “a non-issue” as it is yet to become official.
Lord Fakafanua was responding...
“We come as family” at Rabi anniversary: Nauru President Adeang tells Banabans
Nauru President David Adeang has reaffirmed Nauru’s enduring ancestral and family ties with the Banaban people during the 80th anniversary commemorating their arrival on...
OACPS Ministers push reform and Samoa Agreement
The 120th Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has concluded in Brussels with a...
120th OACPS Council of Ministers concludes in Brussels with strong focus on reform, Implementation of Samoa Agreement and Summit Preparations
The 120th Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) concluded in Brussels, following three days...
Marshall Islands launches world’s first universal basic income scheme offering cryptocurrency
The Marshall Islands has introduced a national universal basic income (UBI) scheme that offers payments via cryptocurrency, alongside more traditional methods, which experts say...
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Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement concerning the French Pacific territory.
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was...
Motuopua’a resigns as Vaisigano No.2 MP
The Member of Parliament for Vaisigano No.2, Motuopua'a Henny Papalii, resigned from parliament as an MP to join the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa...
U.S warns China targeting Pacific democracies as COFA ties deepen
Warnings that Beijing is actively targeting Pacific democracies have intensified in the United States.
As Washington renews its strategic compact ties with three Micronesian nations,...