Young Tongans dream of the rugby meal ticket
On the rocky foreshore of Popua, in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, a group of girls and boys are tossing around a rugby ball.
Siua, 13,...
UN appeals for nuclear test ban amid ‘alarming rise in global mistrust’
The United Nations on Tuesday called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of “collective suicide”.
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Wenda welcomes MSG call for UN visit and fights on for full membership
In spite of again being denied full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has welcomed the...
Fiji’s Nuclear Veteran sheds light on the nuclear testing operations
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The long-lasting consequences of nuclear testing in the Pacific region
Amid Pacific Island countries dealing with the impacts of nuclear testing and Japan's wastewater discharge, leaders came together to commemorate the International Day Against...
Youth voices rise to safeguard Children’s tomorrow: Demanding change against nuclear testing and waste injustices
By Rowena Acraman
The injustice and displacement experienced by island nations, such as the Marshall Islands, due to their involvement in nuclear testing during the...
Pacific nations must continue to support Marshall Islands call for nuclear justice: Forum SG
As the world commemorate ‘International Day Against Nuclear Tests’ sadly, nations continue to cling to their nuclear arsenals, perpetuating a dangerous status quo, says...
U.S given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence
The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorisation to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny...
Climate-vulnerable nations prepare to deploy loss and damage funds
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Scientists to study four coral atolls in Marshall Islands in support of country’s innovative Ocean Protection approach
National Geographic Pristine Seas dropped anchor in the Republic of Marshall Islands Tuesday to explore four of the Pacific nation's 29 atolls, one of...
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