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Tuvalu Tourism Steps Up for Culture, Service, and Sustainability
From the 19th to the 22nd of August, the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism (DST) hosted the Tuvalu Tourism Industry Training, which included the Customer Service Excellence and Tour Guiding Basics training. Participants in the training included...
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 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...

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 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....

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,...

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...

Top visa-free destinations for Indians: Updated list
Angola Barbados Bhutan Bolivia British Virgin Islands Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Ethiopia Fiji Grenada Guinea-Bissau Haiti Indonesia Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Laos Macao...

Indian Passport Falls 7 Spots To Reach 185 Rank; US Out Of Top 10 List
In the latest global passport rankings, the Indian passport has taken a tumble and slipped several spots to 85th place while tied with Mauritania. Henley Passport Index Release The Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries...
Tuvalu make a rare appearance at an OFC tournament, as they look to push their case for full membership again
The football association in Tuvalu has been battling for years to persuade the Oceania Confederation to admit them as a full member of the regional organisation, a move that would open the door from them to join FIFA. And now Tuvaluan officials...

Palau, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu step up push for Taiwan's reinstatement to UN
The Marshall Islands, Palau, and Tuvalu have accelerated their campaign for Taiwan’s readmission to the United Nations, challenging the world organization to reexamine the resolution that handed its seat over to China. At the 80th session of the...

'Oceans on Fire': Pacific face rising heat and climate changes
As heatwaves in the ocean become stronger across the Pacific, island nations like Tuvalu and Kiribati, along with New Zealand and Australia, are facing serious challenges from a warming sea. The changes are leading to declining fish populations,...
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...

10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More
Most people can rattle off the names of big tourist hotspots. But ask them about the least known countries, and you’ll probably get a blank stare. (And rightfully so: That's a pretty weird question to ask.) These places exist well outside the...

Solomon Islands Crowned OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 Champions With Dominant Win Over Tuvalu
Press Release – OFC Tuvalu, who required only a draw to deny them the trophy, defended bravely and showed spirit, but the champions quality proved too much in the end. 24 September 2025 The Solomon Islands Kurukuru left no doubt in sealing the OFC...

Fiji Host Inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress
Suva, Fiji — On 11 October 2025, member nations of World Boxing from across the Oceania region—Aotearoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tuvalu—gathered in Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress. The landmark...

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...

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...

Solomon Islands clinch OFC Futsal Men’s Cup with emphatic win over scoreless Tuvalu
The Solomon Islands Kurukuru have been crowned champions of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 after sweeping aside Tuvalu 7-0 in Suva. With the title on the line, the Kurukuru produced a commanding display at Vodafone...

Adaptation is the line between existence and disappearance: Tuvalu PM warns at UN Summit
“If our islands vanish, if livelihoods collapse, if cultures are lost, the world will have failed not only us, but it will also have failed itself,” says Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo. As leaders gathered for the crucial UN Special High-Level...