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...

How will the US government shutdown affect 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...

Government departments provide relief in Kyaukme to reopen administration and facilitate...

The Tatmadaw has regained control of Kyaukme town, which was temporarily controlled by the Palaung terrorist armed group (TNLA), and displaced residents are returning to their homes, according to sources. The Tatmadaw is conducting...

PM Davis: ‘Storms like this remind us, once again, who we are’

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis speaks during Joint Press Briefing with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, on September 29, 2025 NASSAU, The Bahamas – While addressing a...

Former Fiji PM convicted

A MAN arrested in a Fiji drug bust with links to Chinese organised crime has been identified as Lagomarsino Bales, son of Palau Senate President, Hokkons Baules. Also arrested was Ginna Mukunghoa Choi of the Federated States of Micronesia who was...

EU to fund green energy projects in the Pacific

A EUROPEAN Union-funded 15million euro ($F39.56m) regional electrification agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient socioeconomic development in Pacific Island countries, said EU...

Global conservation leaders gather in Abu Dhabi for 'Nature’s Promise for Climate and People' dialogue ahead of COP30

ABU DHABI: Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), convened governments, Indigenous leaders, UN System representatives, grassroots advocates, scientists, youth representatives, and partners...

Ex-Ripple Exec Reveals How CBDC Development Could Affect XRP’s Growth

A former Ripple executive is speaking out about how the firm’s previous work with central bank digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, may help XRP’s growth. Welfare also pointed out that the next step is making CBDCs, stablecoins, and other...

Tatmadaw takes full control of Kyaukme

The TNLA terrorist group attempted to destroy the governance mechanism, taking advantage of the political issues of 2021 and the consequences of clashes in Shan State (North) that started on 27 October 2023, aiming to establish Palaung state. To...

Pacific Engagement Visa numbers climb

IN August, we published a progress report on how the successful Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) 2024 ballot applicants had fared, but at that time we only had data up to April. Now, we have more recent data from the Department of Home Affairs, up to...

Turnstile Announce Australian Leg Of The Never Enough Tour For January

Photo: Alexis Gross Turnstile have announced four new shows in Australia for The Never Enough Tour. The Grammy-nominated Baltimore hardcore band will headline Melbourne’s PICA, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Brisbane’s Riverstage and Perth's Red Hill...

Pacific makes powerful impact at World Expo

The Pacific region is making a strong impression at this year's World Expo in Japan. Countries represented include Papua New Guinea, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Solomon...

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi

IUCN members convene to shape the future of nature conservation International agreements signed on the first day to accelerate biodiversity support efforts Sessions held to discuss international policies and enhance efforts to achieve 2030...

As coral reefs pass tipping point, ocean protection rises up political agenda

Warm-water coral reefs have crossed a tipping point due to global heating and are dying at an accelerated rate due to repeated mass bleaching events, impacting hundreds of millions of people who rely on them for fishing, tourism and protection...

Every schoolkid will receive €500 to cover loss of books and supplies due to October 29 floods in Valencia

THE Valencian government has announced a further €108 million of aid to victims of the October 29 floods- the bulk of which will go to families of an estimated 200,000 students. €500 will go directly to cover schoolchild for material losses...

RELEASE: Ocean Panel Commits to Five More Years with New Workplan to Propel Ocean Action

New York (September 24, 2025) — The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) today committed to five more years of urgent, coordinated ocean action, backed by a bold new workplan through 2030. The Panel — comprising of 18...

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

The interim government's plan to allow expatriates voting through a newly developed app has received mixed reaction. Supporters welcomed the move as long overdue recognition of the diaspora's contribution to our economy. Some, however, voiced...

10 allies, US advocate for Taiwan’s participation in ICAO

The US and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said today. The 10 allies, along with the US,...

1st Global Gastronomy Conference Wants the World to See Food as Culture

credit: fickr / Les Roches CC-BY-NC 2.0 The first Global Conference on Gastronomy, held at Barcelona’s Palau de Pedralbes and organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), emphasized that food is more...

10 allies, U.S. advocate for Taiwan's participation in ICAO

Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) The United States and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan's efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The...