Visa-free destinations for Pakistani nationals in 2025

Pakistani passport has fallen several places in latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 103rd globally The Pakistani passport has slipped in global rankings, but citizens can still travel visa-free to more than 30 destinations across the world,...

Fiji women’s basketball team dominate Vanuatu 103-42

The Fiji women’s basketball side thrashed Vanuatu 103-42 in their third match of the FIBA Melanesia Cup last night. Fiji dominated throughout the match to keep their campaign alive after going down to Papua New Guinea 53-37 in their second match....

Must win clash for Fiji Men’s Basketball

Source: Basketball Fiji The Fiji Men’s Basketball team must defeat New Caledonia tomorrow to keep their hopes alive of defending their Melanesian Cup title. After back-to-back losses to hosts Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, the side bounced...

Victorian schools to limit screen time, provide free laptops

Students in Victorian primary schools will have screen time limited in class and parents will not have to pay for laptops under major changes to the state's education guidelines. The reforms aim to curtail the amount of time students spend on...

Vanuatu: Union Strengthening and Awareness-Raising on Life Protection Skills in the Context of Climate Change

On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, leaving a trail of destruction across the island of Efate. Entire communities were shaken to their core as most buildings, including a significant number...

Visa-free destinations for South Africans in 2025

Visas can be pesky little things when it comes to travelling. They often cause frustration because of all the required applications and costs to enter a specific country. However, there are visa-free destinations for South Africans. Let’s take a...

Army chief grateful for partners’ support during PNGDF Week

PAPUA New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) chief Rear Admiral Philip Polewara thanked friends and partners for their support through the PNGDF week and independence anniversary last month. He said the force has done so well by providing security and...

Police investigating reports explicit deepfakes made of Sydney schoolgirls

Police are investigating reports that digitally altered explicit images using the faces of female students from a Sydney high school have been circulated online. The ABC understands a number of families attended Eastwood Police Station on...

Teddy Swims occasionally uses AI to make music, but warns of its dangers

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Teddy Swims says he sometimes uses AI when making music and has referred to AI's role in creativity as "truly amazing". "We've used AI in some things that have been really super helpful for us," Swims said. The...

Brighton v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for Amex Stadium clash

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Brighton v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it three NUFC wins in a row. The...

Top visa-free destinations for Pakistanis: Updated list

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OPINION | Stories of arts, culture and science

We often think of the ocean as a vast, unknown entity, separate from land. Yet, the two are deeply connected: water, nutrients, organisms, and energy constantly move between them. Without the sea, there is no land, without land, no sea. This...

Pacific: Collision Of Crises Deepens Child Nutrition Challenges In PNG, Solomon Islands And Vanuatu

Press Release – Save the Children Save the Childrens study has found that climate change is making it significantly harder for families to access healthy food, affecting not only how food is grown but also raises the price of produce, impacts...

Pacific News In Brief For 16 October

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including 32 political parties in PNG put on notice by the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. Papua New Guinea – notice Thirty-two political parties in Papua New...

Trump's experiment is a nightmare come true for America's founding fathers

We may be in the midst of the most significant reorientation in US political history. President Donald Trump has laid the groundwork for the completely unprecedented use of the military in cities to combat what he says is a growing "insurrection"...

Hekari prepares for Pro-League

From L-R: Head Coach Marcus Gusmao, General Manager Wira Wama and Director Vonnie Kapi Natto taking questions from the media in a press conference this week in Port Moresby. (NBC News: Issac Liri) In about two months, the inaugural Oceania...

McLennan fires Fiji to victory against Vanuatu

Basketball Fiji rep Tyrone McLennan led from the front at the FIBA Melanesian Cup in the Solomon Islands, leading his side to a vital win with an incredible 44-point display against Vanuatu. His shooting masterclass not only powered Fiji to...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

Pacific women leaders arrive in Port Moresby for tennis workshop

ELEVEN women from across the Pacific have arrived in Port Moresby for the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis initiative that is delivered by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports programme in partnership with Tennis Australia. This is PNG’s...

Thousands of students to unite in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025: 'Heartwarming event amid global division and uncertainty'

Unsplash / MD Duran Students and campus groups are preparing for IFES World Student Day 2025 on Thursday (Oct. 16), which marks the 50th anniversary of the movement’s global prayer days. Organized by the International Fellowship of Evangelical...