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More Life-Saving Heart Surgeries Planned For Pacific Children In October
Press Release – Pasifika Medical Association Group “Were very grateful for this partnership and hope that we can continue working together so that children in the Pacific will have hope. After the surgery is conducted, many children tell us that...

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, Pacific nations on sidelines of UNGA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, and several Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming...
'History will not judge us by our words' - Pacific leaders' climate call at UNGA
Photo: LEONARDO MUNOZ The president of Nauru has told world leaders small island developing states still face unacceptable barriers to climate finance. Speaking at the United Nations General Debate in New York, David Adeang said climate change is...
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S. Jaishankar engages with Mexico, Cyprus, and Pacific leaders on UNGA sidelines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, and Pacific Island nations on sidelines of UNGA, The meetings focus on strengthening bilateral relations, exploring new roadmaps for...

Analysis: Half of global emissions covered by 2035 climate pledges after UN summit in New York
Half of global greenhouse gas emissions are now covered by a 2035 climate pledge following a key UN summit this week, Carbon Brief analysis finds. China stole the show at the UN climate summit held in New York on 24 September, announcing a pledge...

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, Pacific nations on UNGA sidelines
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, Cyprus, and Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of UNGA in New York, reaffirming India’s commitment to global partnerships and stronger engagement with...

As China and EU disappoint, prospects of meeting 1.5C climate target fade
This week’s pledges by the EU, China and other large countries for emissions cuts by 2035 are not ambitious enough to get global climate targets back on track, climate experts say. With the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and President...

PM Terrance Drew co chairs High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions
Last Updated on September 26, 2025, 1:49 AM AST by Anthony Morris The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew has co chaired the High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility...

PM Manele Congratulates Solomon Islands Kurukuru
New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele congratulated the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at Vodafone Arena in...

Việt Nam, Tuvalu establish diplomatic ties
HÀ NỘI — Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Việt Nam Lê Hoài Trung and Tuvaluan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade Paulson Panapa signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on...

Jaishankar Meets Global Leaders At UN, Reaffirms India’s Stand On Cyprus And Bilateral Ties
United Nations: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his diplomacy among the top officials gathered here for the high-level session, convening meetings on Security Council reform, and outreach to the Pacific. He also met...

Vietnam, Tuvalu establish diplomatic ties
New York (VNA) – Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Le Hoai Trung and Tuvaluan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade Paulson Panapa signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two...

EAM Jaishankar calls for unity of Global South on UNSC reforms
United Nations: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his diplomacy among the top officials gathered here for the high-level session, convening meetings on Security Council reform and outreach to the Pacific. He also met...

PM Manele Highlights Solomon Islands’ Leadership in Ocean Governance at Bloomberg Global Forum
New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today participated in a high-level roundtable discussion at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, emphasizing the country’s progress in advancing...

EAM Jaishankar Hosts Meetings On UNSC Reform, Pacific Outreach
United Nations: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his diplomacy among the top officials gathered here for the high-level session, convening meetings on Security Council reform, and outreach to the Pacific. He also met...
Climate Mobility must protect people, culture, and livelihoods: Tuvalu PM
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo delivered the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast for Climate Mobility Champions in New York, a key event co-hosted by the Heads of Government of Tuvalu, Australia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and Cabo Verde. This...

Vanuatu’s Climate Minister: “We Are Already Past Adaptation”
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change, Vanuatu Press Team of Hon. Ralph Regenvanu During Climate Week in New York in 2025, I sat down with Minister Ralph Regenvanu of Vanuatu. We spoke about the significance of the recent advisory...
Solomon Islands claims Oceania Futsal Cup
Solomon Islands has won the Oceania men's futsal cup. Photo: Kirk Corrie / Phototek.nz Solomon Islands has won the Oceania men's futsal cup. The Kurukuru beat Tuvalu 7-0 on Wednesdsay in their final game of an unbeaten campaign. Earlier, New...

KURUKURU – PACIFIC’S FUTSAL KING
Solomon Islands Kurukuru is back as the king of the men’s Futsal in the Pacific. This came after team was crowned the champions of the OFC Men’s Futsal Cup 2025 following a thrilling showdown this evening at the Vodafone Arena against Tuvalu. They...

Finafinau represents Am Samoa at STEMtastic Adventures with Young Pacific Leaders
Nadi, FIJI (September 2025) — Finafinau, American Samoa’s youth-led nonprofit for environmental stewardship and resilience, proudly represented the territory at the STEMtastic Adventures with Young Pacific Leaders Symposium in Nadi, Fiji. What...