Step Beyond the Unexpected: New Initiatives at ISE 2026

At ISE 2026, boundaries will blur, and innovation will take center stage, with newly announced highlights that will shape the next chapter of the event at Fira de Barcelona on February 3-6, 2026. Push Beyond is not a slogan, but a movement. It...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

News: 'World’s 50 most inspiring brick buildings' shortlisted for BRICK AWARD 26

The shortlist for the BRICK AWARD 26 has been unveiled, honoring "the world’s 50 most inspiring brick buildings." Hosted by wienerberger, the awards are presented every two years, having begun in 2004. Organizers describe the award as giving...

Developing countries accuse rich of broken climate promises at UN

Audio By Carbonatix By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -Leaders of developing countries threatened by climate change told rich nations at the United Nations General Assembly that they are falling far short of promises to fund measures to...

Tame Impala Tickets For Spring UK And European Leg Of Deadbeat Tour On Sale 9am Today

Photo: Julian Klincewicz Tame Impala will bring the Deadbeat Tour to the UK and Europe next spring. Tame Impala tickets go on general sale at 9am local time for the UK and 10am local time for Europe. The Kevin Parker-led musical outfit have lined...

Developing nations accuse rich countries of broken climate promises at UN

NEW YORK: Leaders of developing countries threatened by climate change told rich nations at the United Nations General Assembly that they are falling far short of promises to fund measures to combat rising sea levels, droughts and deforestation....

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Journey: What are we doing differently?

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP), being implemented across 15 participating countries1, provided a rare opportunity to reimagine how MERL can meaningfully contribute to ensuring sovereign warehouse storage and response...

The Vibe and Tribe at Zara’s 50th Anniversary Party and Pop-up in Paris

PARIS — A $3,500 fuzzy white sofa was one of the hottest pieces showcased in the genre-crossing exhibition Zara staged here as part of its 50th anniversary. Dubbed “Conversation Island,” the design was conceived by music sensation Rosalía, who,...

'World’s 50 most inspiring brick buildings' shortlisted for BRICK AWARD 26

anchor UCCA Clay Museum, Yixing, China, by Kengo Kuma and Associates. Image credit: Fangfang Tian The shortlist for the BRICK AWARD 26 has been unveiled, honoring "the world’s 50 most inspiring brick buildings." Hosted by wienerberger, the awards...

Guam, CNMI and Micronesia: Collateral damage of federal shutdown

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure In Washington, a government shutdown is often framed as political theater. But on Guam and across Micronesia, it translates into missed meals, delayed medical care and strained trust in U.S. commitments. A mother...

Are these the best brick and ceramic buildings in the world?

The shortlist for the Brick Award 26 has been announced. The biannual celebration is a platform to showcase innovative buildings that have been constructed using timeless brick and ceramic materials while embodying forward-thinking architecture....

FASANOC | Fiji Para stars shine

The Fiji Para Table Tennis team recently competed at the 2025 ITTF-Oceania Para Championships from September 26-28 in Auckland, New Zealand. The event, part of a wider Para Table Tennis Festival, brought together 48 athletes from eight countries,...

ZARA turns 50 with cultural clout-worthy collection designed by 50 tastemakers

ZARA has officially entered its golden era. To mark its 50th birthday, the Spanish high street giant isn’t looking back - it’s calling in favours from fifty of its famous friends. The result? A collection that blurs the lines between fashion, art,...

Twice Unveil 2026 Tour Dates Across North America, Europe, And The UK

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Global K-Pop superstars TWICE have announced their 2026 WORLD TOUR, spanning North America, Europe, and the UK. Kicking off Friday, January 9 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena, the tour will hit major cities including...

Landmark High Seas Treaty ratified, opening a new era for ocean governance

In a momentous international breakthrough, the High Seas Treaty has been formally ratified, with South Africa as one of the signatories. With this step, the country joins a growing global coalition that has cleared a crucial threshold for the...

Expert: Backing Israel ties Pacific nations to powerful allies – NZ…

An international relations expert says recent support for Israel and the United States by several Pacific Island countries highlights the region’s reliance on influential allies to secure its interests. In an interview with on Pacific Mornings,...

OPINION | A health and development challenge for the Pacific

Diabetes The first article in this series reported on the latest trends in development assistance for health and the second focused on the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally and especially in low- and middle-income countries. This...

K-Pop Superstars TWICE Announce Summer London Show For This Is For World Tour

TWICE will bring their This Is For World Tour to the UK next summer. The K-pop superstars will headline the O2 Arena in London on June 3, following shows in Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Cologne and Amsterdam between May 9 and 30. The...

More diplomatic allies voice support for Taiwan at UN

High-level officials from diplomatic allies Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis on Monday and Saturday spoke out on behalf of Taiwan at the UN General Debate, calling for Taiwan’s “meaningful inclusion” in the organization. The General Debate of...

Yeosu set to showcase World Island Exhibition next year

Preparations are underway in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, as the southwestern port city readies to host the world’s first government-backed international island exhibition next year. The 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition, set to run next year...