Japan boosts Pacific alliances as global confidence in U.S wanes

TOKYO (PMN)—As trust in the United States fades globally, one of its closest allies, Japan, is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with countries in the Pacific and Asia regions. Concerns over trade disagreements, security pressures, and...

Tuvalu PM Teo urges urgent action on Loss and Damage Fund: “Finance must move...

“When storms come to my islands in Tuvalu, homes are torn apart, and families seek shelter in schools and churches,” stated Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, during his national statement at the High-Level Side Event on Responding to Loss and...

UN must adapt to Blue Pacific, not the other way around...

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...

Winston Peters says Pacific leaders are 'realists' about climate

Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith The New Zealand foreign minister says while a number of Pacific leaders see climate change as a security threat, the most important issue facing their countries is development. Winston Peters met with a range of Pacific...

Mondiacult ends with promises and pledges to spread peace through culture

Mondiacult, the world's largest conference on cultural policy and sustainable development, held its 2025 edition in Barcelona this week with thousands of participants and more than 150 ministers of culture, gathered to set the global agenda for...

'Tatou Tasi': Tuvaluans come together to celebrate language and culture in Aotearoa

With many Tuvaluans now calling places like Aotearoa home, holding onto language and culture becomes both a challenge and a calling. Photo: RNZ / Tiana Haxton As Tuvalu Language Week is celebrated across Aoteraoa, communities have come together...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: Next Steps for the Pacific

Delegates from across the Pacific stressed that while recent international achievements — such as the ratification of the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ), record pledges for the blue economy, and an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice...

Tuvalu PM calls for stronger global action on gender equality and…

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to gender equality, warning world leaders that climate change is stripping Tuvaluan women of their rights “day by day.” Speaking at the High-Level Meeting marking the 30th...

Japan boosts Pacific alliances as global confidence in US wanes

As trust in the United States fades globally, one of its closest allies, Japan, is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with countries in the Pacific and Asia regions. Concerns over trade disagreements, security pressures, and political...

Celebrating 47 years of independence in Tuvalu

Ke manuia te 47 tausaga tuutokotasi o Tuvalu! Happy 47th Independence Day Tuvalu! The 1st of October marks 47 years of independence for Tuvalu, a day filled with celebrations that includes church services, parades, family and of course, food....

The Australia Institute launches new documentary – Save Tuvalu, Save The…

The Australia Institute has officially launched a new documentary taking viewers to front line of the fight against climate change. Save Tuvalu, Save The World can now be viewed publicly on YouTube. In tiny, idyllic Tuvalu, there are no climate...

Tuvalu fight hard against Kiwis

FIJI’s Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has reaffirmed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) commitment to regional security and unity during the opening of the 7th MSG Peace and Security Strategy (PSS) Working Group Meeting. Addressing...

Pacific health micro-course cultivates cultural competence and community support

Designed by Pacific people for Pacific people, a course at the University of Auckland aims to strengthen the support that frontline health workers provide to families, while also creating pathways for further studies. Now in its third year, the...

Helen’s Plea for Climate Justice before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) | Part 6 (Last Part)

A personal account by Dr. Jan Yves Remy (External Counsel for Saint Lucia in the ICJ Advisory Opinion Proceedings) . 1) Treaty Obligations — Hard Law, Not Aspirations On the treaties, the Court grouped duties as we did: it found that relevant...

Lost in Space: The Limits of Geolocation in a Satellite-Connected World

“Where are you?” is not an easy question to answer on the Internet. The telephone system’s address plan embedded a certain amount of physical location information in the fixed-line network, and a full E.164 telephone number indicated your location...

Amir sends congratulations to governor-general of Tuvalu

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Tuvalu HE Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

Celebrating Achievements and Progress in the Division – August 2025

Halo Olaketa from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! We are excited to provide you with another monthly issue of key updates from the Pacific on sustainable and responsible tourism developments and successes. In this August issue, we take...

How to watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news

The Galatasaray vs Liverpool live stream sees the visitors aiming to inflict another damaging European defeat on the Turkish champions. Galatasaray have started the season in superb fashion and sit top of the Süper Lig table. Not only have they...

Australia Institute Launches New Documentary – Save Tuvalu, Save World

Australia Institute Save Tuvalu, Save The World can now be viewed publicly on YouTube. In tiny, idyllic Tuvalu, there are no climate deniers. It’s impossible to deny what’s happening before your very eyes. Sea water is pushing up through the land,...