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...

Anguilla becomes unlikely winner in AI boom

Prof C. Justin Robin­son, Flavien More­au In the sleepy cap­i­tal of this amaz­ing­ly beau­ti­ful Caribbean is­land, where the pace of life moves to the rhythm of trade winds, gov­ern­ment of­fi­cials are grap­pling with an ex­tra­or­di­nary...

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Mexico, Cyprus and Pacific Island nations at 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...

Naivalurua calls on MSG to drive Pacific peace and stability

SOLOMON Islands went into Day 3 of the Futsal tournament with two wins under their belt in an encounter against a winless Vanuatu. As expected, the ‘Kurukuru’ boys were hot on attack led by Alvin Hou, Elis Mana and Calvin Do’oro. Vanuatu struggled...

The many South-east Asias we must recognise — Phar Kim Beng

SEPTEMBER 25 — When people think of South-east Asia, they often imagine a single geographic or cultural unit: ten, soon eleven, countries strung between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Some reduce it to a simple binary of “maritime South-east Asia”...

Anthony Albanese quizzed on Woodside’s North West Shelf project during New York climate event

The Prime Minister has defended his Government’s recent decision to extend Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project while facing extensive questioning during a climate event in New York. Appearing at the New York Times’ Climate Forward conference...

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...

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...

“Peace must begin at home” as Pacific crafts Ocean of Peace…

Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo says peace in the Pacific cannot be achieved while women live in fear and children experience abuse, urging leaders to embed gender equality and social inclusion into the heart of the region’s new Ocean of Peace...

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...

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...

Prime Minister Calls for Urgent Climate Action

UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew took center stage at the High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. As Co-Chair...

Pacific Resilience Facility Launches Capitalisation Memorandum for Investors at UNGA80

As part of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ broader engagement at UNGA80 — the PRF Partners Roundtable Talanoa was convened at the UN Headquarters on 23rd September. The event marked the launching of the PRF Capitalisation Memorandum for...

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...

Jaishankar hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday hosted the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was “delighted” to convene the gathering and...

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...

Fiji suffers a 10-3 defeat to New Zealand in OFC Futsal Men’s Cup clash

Fiji fell 10-3 to New Zealand in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, despite a strong first-half showing. New Zealand took a 3-0 lead through goals from Dylan Fatialofa, En Watanabe, and Rahan Ali....

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...

US to shut out China from undersea-cable supply chains

Supply Chain Updated FCC rules focus on working with allies, streamlining approval process The first undersea cable to Tuvalu was laid in December 2024 with cooperation from Japan, the U.S. and Australia. (Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)...