Anti-Palestinian racism 'unbelievably prominent' in schools, report says

Students have been told Gazans "deserved what they got" and a Sydney teacher was "forced out [of] his job" for wearing a traditional scarf in what researchers say are increasing instances of anti-Palestinian racism in schools across Australia. The...

Seventh Annual Vanuatu Made Week Wraps Up In Port Vila

Press Release – PACER Plus By helping local producers gain visibility, build networks, and access information, PACER Plus contributes to sustainable private sector growth while encouraging value addition export readiness. PORT VILA, Vanuatu – The...

Lawyer for Neo-Nazi leader shared racist, antisemitic posts on social media

The lawyer for the leader of the National Socialist Network (NSN) shared racist and antisemitic material from the Neo-Nazi group on social media and described Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf as a "brilliant book" to his followers. Warning: This story...

Statement by PM Manele at 80th Session of the UNGA

Theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” UN Headquarter, 27th September 2025 Madam President, Your Excellencies – Heads of States and Heads of Governments, Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and...

TV guide: Where and how to watch the AUSvIND white-ball series

Australia: Foxtel and Kayo Sports India plus Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: JioStar (formerly Disney Star) United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: TNT Sports New Zealand: Sky NZ Cook Islands, Fiji,...

OPINION | Investing in capacity for a greener future: Why green technology training matters for Vanuatu and beyond

The Government of Vanuatu has set itself an ambitious, but essential target: universal renewable energy-based electrification by 2030, as articulated in the National Energy Road Map (NERM 2016–2030). Achieving this goal requires not only...

Investing In Capacity For A Greener Future: Why Green Technology Training Matters For Vanuatu And Beyond

Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji As Vanuatu advances toward its 2030 electrification target, continued investment in human capital development will be indispensable. 24 September 2025 By Mr.Misel Sisi, Acting Director of the Department...

Newcastle v Arsenal Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday for St James’ Park clash

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Arsenal Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (4.30pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to follow up...

IMO delays adoption of shipping carbon tax in ‘might is right’ show

Governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to delay the planned adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for one year in a vote at the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC E.2) in...

Fiji bound for leadership skills

An opportunity to help others and build her self-confidence has lead Charlotte Chilton from Ashburton to sign up to a Future Leaders Academy in Fiji. At the end of September the 17-year-old will join 40 other students from New Zealand, Australia...

Marshall Islands leader demands apology from UN for allowing nuke tests in the Pacific nation

Leaders of the Marshall Islands and Kiribati have pressed world leaders to achieve a nuclear-free Pacific in separate remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Marshall Islands President Dr. Hilda Heine also called on the...

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

A sweeping $500 million treaty-level agreement with Vanuatu, the so-called Nakamal pact, was put on hold at the last minute. Vanuatu has since announced it will sign a new policing agreement with China. Then a major defence treaty with Papua New...

Tahiti Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With 2-0 Win Over Vanuatu

Press Release – OFC Vanuatu captain Angeline Poida had a golden chance to equalise in the 18th minute when she rounded Tahiti goalkeeper Ohotonui Bonnet, only to drag her shot narrowly wide. Tahiti have given their home fans plenty to cheer about...

Kurukuru wins, Fiji settles for bronze

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru left no doubt in sealing the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025, powering past Tuvalu 7-0 in front of a packed Vodafone Arena in Suva. Needing a win to secure the title, the Kurukuru delivered a performance full of energy and...

UNGA 2025 live: Benjamin Netanyahu set for defiant speech

Friday, September 26 Morning: Israel, Netherlands, China, Thailand, India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Armenia, Ireland, Georgia, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, Malta, Bhutan, Spain, Bangladesh. Afternoon: Lesotho, Greece, Cabo Verde, Bulgaria, Saint...

‘My daughters’: Aussie conscription fear

Australia’s lack of growth in defence spending is putting the nation at risk of being unprepared for a major conflict, a leading defence tech investor and former soldier has warned. The world is currently experiencing a significant period of...

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...

Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: The evolution of land forces in the Pacific: Part Two – ‘Kill webs’ and ‘missile defeat,’ what do these concepts mean for land forces in the Pacific?

The evolution of land forces in the Pacific: Part Two – ‘Kill webs’ and ‘missile defeat,’ what do these concepts mean for land forces in the Pacific. In Part One – ‘Island Hopping’ we discussed ‘area-denial’ a military term that means using...

Fighting invasive species to protect Vanuatu’s forests and people

Blog Category Dynamic story Division Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Land Resources Digital Earth Pacific (DEP) Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Digital...

Helen’s Plea for Climate Justice before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) | Part 4

A personal account by Dr Jan Yves Remy (External Counsel for Saint Lucia in the ICJ Advisory Opinion Proceedings) . 4. Sharpening Our Arguments — The Written Comments (August 2024) A few months after we had filed Saint Lucia’s Written Statement,...