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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Introducing some young leaders for climate health

Australia’s first Youth Climate and Health Summit will take place in Naarm/Melbourne next week (29-30 September), bringing together young people aged 15-30 to explore the powerful intersections of climate change and health. The Climate and Health...

New Zealand Edge Vanuatu To Keep Title Hopes Alive

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Vanuatu and New Zealand battled it out in an intense encounter during their final match, with New Zealand capturing the win 3-1 and keeping their hopes of winning the championship alive. The Futsal...

Fisheries as a Means of Outward Mobility During Taiwan’s Martial Law Period 

Written by Jess Marinaccio. Image credit: “Aerial oblique view of HMNZS Taupo with the Taiwanese squid fishing boat Kin Nan, which was arrested after illegally fishing in the New Zealand economic zone. Taken from a No. 5 Squadron Orion. No. 75...

Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech

On the day before a United Nation’s summit on climate change, President Donald Trump delivered wide-ranging remarks to the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23 that included calling climate science and renewable energy initiatives a “con job” and a...

Trump rips climate science, tells UN that global warming is a 'green scam'

On the day before a United Nation’s summit on climate change, President Donald Trump delivered wide-ranging remarks to the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23 that included calling climate science and renewable energy initiatives a “con job” and a...

Belize Joins Allies in Urging UN to Open Space for Taiwan’s Participation

Belize has reaffirmed its strong support for Taiwan on the international stage, joining eight other allies in urging the United Nations to resist China’s political pressure and open space for Taiwan’s participation. On Friday, Belize joined...

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched its month-long expedition in Vanuatu, aimed at studying ocean ecosystems that are threatened by cyclones, warming seas, and overfishing. The mission, initiated by the Vanuatu government, will...

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 23 September

Dika Toua competes in the women's 49kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Photo: VINCENZO PINTO/AFP Weightlifting Papua New Guinea weightlifting great Dika Toua has been made a Member of the British Empire...

Exploring Vanuatu’s Vibrant Seascape in Support of Ocean Protection

National Geographic Pristine Seas will study Vanuatu’s ocean ecosystems — which are known for their high biodiversity and at-risk species — in a bid to safeguard one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world. National Geographic Pristine...

Is The Maldives Sinking? What Happens When A Country Sinks? | Explained

Last Updated:September 22, 2025, 12:11 IST Around 80% of the Maldives lies less than one meter above sea level, putting the nation at severe risk from erosion and the looming threat of disappearing entirely Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Soil...

Why Haven’t PNG and Australia Signed the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Yet?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Papua New Guinea (PNG) last week for two purposes. The first was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of PNG’s independence from Australia, and the second was to sign a new defense treaty between...

Palau Joins Taiwan Allies in Urging UN to Resist Beijing’s Pressure

By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has taken a prominent stand anew alongside eight other diplomatic allies of Taiwan, calling on the United Nations to reject political pressure from Beijing and uphold neutrality in its dealings with Taiwan. The appeal...