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TNLA Denies Myanmar Regime Troops Have Entered Hsipaw in Northern Shan
Residents say Myanmar regime troops entered the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)-controlled town of Hsipaw in northern Shan State on Wednesday, though the ethnic army denied the claims. Hsipaw is located between Kyaukme, recently recaptured...
Owner: Aung Zaw
57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers
For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...
Owner: Goenka Family
WHP steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments. The sale of e-cigarettes, for example, is banned in 10 countries in the region,...
Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
As Trump Works To Crush Climate Efforts, Local Projects Persevere at the Grassroots
Standing before the United Nations last week, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed long-held animosity for the body dating back decades to when his company was apparently rejected for a renovations gig. Trump swore he would have delivered...
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Two Of The Biggest Songs From A Couple Tame Impala Albums Were Almost Cut, Kevin Parker Reveals
Ahead of the release of Tame Impala’s new album Deadbeat, Kevin Parker sat down for an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, video of which was shared yesterday (October 15). During the chat, Parker revealed that two of his biggest songs were...
Owner: Jarret Myer, Rich Antoniello & will.i.am
Cambodian Conglomerate a 'Pig Butchering' Outfit, Says US
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Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Social Engineering Prince Holding Group CEO Chen Zhi Indicted, Sanctioned David Perera (@daveperera) • October 14, 2025 A "phone farm" allegedly used by the Prince Group to perpetuate romance scams....
Owner: Sanjay Kalra
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker reveals ‘Elephant’ “almost didn’t make the album”
Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker has revealed his beloved cult single ‘Elephant’ “almost didn’t make the album”. The Australian multi-instrumentalist spoke to Zane Lowe about the decision to nearly cut ‘Elephant’ from his second studio album, 2012’s...
Owner: Kuok Meng Ru
Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?
During Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan lost ten official diplomatic partners to China, which utilized its economic power to peel away the democracy’s allies. Since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, however, Taiwan has managed to...
Owner: James Pach
Manamea Schwalger Leads Samoa’s Delegation at the Triathlon World Champs Parade of Nations
Manamea Schwalger will go down in history as the first woman from Samoa to race at a Triathlon World Champs. The 19-year-old has arrived at the 2025 Age Group World Tri Championship in Wollongong Australia, and has done her country proud to lead...
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Secure your tickets to TWICE's 'This Is For' World Tour
After concluding their last tour in 2024, global K-pop sensation TWICE has announced their next roadshow, the 'This Is For' World Tour, coming to a city near you in 2026. The global girl group, consisting of members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana,...
Owner: Paul Stewart
Atkins Kroll Toyota launches program to support first time buyer
TAMUNING, Guam (Special Advertising Feature) — Atkins Kroll, Inc. Guam, an Inchcape Company, is proud to announce the launch of its First Time Purchase Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to make vehicle ownership more accessible to the...
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Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders Are Leading on Climate
The leaders of the Pacific Islands are forging a united front against President Donald Trump’s climate denialism and leading the world in the battle against the climate crisis. After Trump gave an inflammatory speech at the United Nations last...
Owner: Institute For Policy Studies
Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
How will the US government shutdown affect the Pacific?
President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David Panuelo, US President Donal Trump and President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau. Photo: Faceook/ US Embassy...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Russian Dark Fleet Looks for Further Flags of Convenience
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Russia’s dark fleet operators, who move cargoes of crude oil that can be subject to US and other Western-nation sanctions, have habitually used flags of convenience to register their tankers, as part of their subterfuges to circumvent these...
Owner: Anthony Munoz
Inside the country so beautiful you have to sign a pledge to protect it before entering
Tucked in the Western Pacific lays a country made up of more than 300 islands with pristine turquoise waters and dense jungle. Located north of Indonesia and west of the Philippines, the Republic of Palau has been at the forefront of eco-tourism...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Inside the country so beautiful you have to sign a pledge to protect it before entering
Tucked in the Western Pacific lays a country made up of more than 300 islands with pristine turquoise waters and dense jungle. Located north of Indonesia and east of the Philippines, the Republic of Palau has been at the forefront of eco-tourism...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
UN must adapt to Blue Pacific, not the other way around...
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Pacific leaders took the 2050 Strategy to the UN, calling for climate justice, fair finance, and security defined by peace and solidarity. By Renate Rivers Pacific Island leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) 80th session...
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1st Climate Tipping Point Plunges Planet Into ‘New Reality’
EXETER, England, October 13, 2025 (ENS) – “The world has entered a new reality. Global warming will soon exceed 1.5°Celsius.” Warm-water coral reefs are dying across the planet as the world hits its first climate tipping point, finds a new report...
Owner: Sunny Lewis