Cook Islands and Republic of Korea discuss ‘forward cooperation’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), along with Government and MFAI officials has...
Pacific Islander workers making as little as $200 a week in Australia seek protection visas for better pay
There has been a huge spike in Pacific Islanders applying for protection visas because they offer better working conditions than the government programme designed...
Failed Palau Media deal reveals inner workings of China’s Pacific influence effort
By Bernadette Carreon, Aubrey Belford, and Martin Young
A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company that turned out to have...
Samoa rock Japan 24-22 as captain Leitch red carded
In a gripping Pacific Nations Cup encounter at the Sapporo Dome, Samoa claimed a narrow 24-22 victory over hosts Japan.
Japan scored first through Amato...
Flying Fijians seal win at home against Tonga 36 – 20
Flying Fijians have made a winning start in their campaign for Rugby World Cup beating Tonga 36-20 in the first test match at Churchill...
U.S watching with interest plans by Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to set up defence forces
The United States is watching with keen interest developments in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on reported plans to develop their own defence forces.
“It sounds...
EU Commissioner welcomes signature of new EU – OACPS Partnership Agreement
The European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen has welcomed EU Council's agreement on the signature of new EU - OACPS Post-Cotonou...
U.S Defence top official highlights importance of Pacific Island nations
The islands nations of the Pacific play a critical role in the U.S strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region, said Siddharth Mohandas, the deputy...
Pacific Islanders to bear the long-term impact of looming Fukushima water release: Senator
A Guam senator frowned on the UN nuclear watchdog’s approval of Japan’s plan to discharge 1 million tonnes of water from the Fukushima Daiichi...
World will miss 1.5C warming limit – top UK expert
A leading British climate scientist has told the BBC he believes the target to limit global warming to 1.5C will be missed.
Professor Sir Bob...
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UN Climate Chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned that rising fossil fuel costs and global instability are putting pressure on economies, calling for...
Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple...
Second PNG Media Summit elevated to regional event
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) is proud to announce that the 2nd PNG Media Summit 2026 has been elevated to a...