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Bougainville scars acknowledged as Papua New Guinea MPs near big decision
Emotional debate has taken place in Papua New Guinea's parliament as it debates whether to approve independence for the autonomous region.
Israel's relationship with Pacific is 'biblical, ageless, real', Fijian deputy PM says
A Fijian deputy prime minister says the "entire Pacific Islands" identifies with Israel in response to it being accepted into the Pacific Islands Forum as a development partner.
Vanuatu government warns against claims of breakaway 'second republic'
Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced serious concern over claims of a "second republic" by a group in the small northern province of Torba.
World Rugby chief travels to Apia to resolve Samoa rugby rift
World Rugby chairman is expected to have direct talks with Samoan Prime Minister La'auli as two rival unions battle for control of the sport.
Medicine pool proposal at WHO gets support from Pacific Islands
Pacific Island countries have responded keenly to a proposal by Malaysia for a procurement pool for access to some essential medicines.
Rabuka defends Fiji election timeline as opposition claims he plans to 'abort' polls
Fijians are being reassured by the country's prime minister and his senior government ministers that they will head to the polls before the 6 February 2027 deadline.
Rugby League World Cup: Pacific teams brace for crucial round two clashes
The second round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will determine which Pacific Island teams will stay in the race for top-two finishes in their pools in both the men's and women's competitions.
West Papuan civil society calls for UN and Pacific access to region
Indonesia says human rights issues in Papua are being dealt with, but civil society says access for the UN rights office and dialogue is needed.
Pacific police chiefs launch PACPOL to tackle transnational crime
Pacific police chiefs have established a new regional policing organisation aimed at combating transnational crime, including drug trafficking, human smuggling, child sexual exploitation, money laundering, and firearms trafficking. The Pacific...
Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks
Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks The Middle East is now exporting more oil than it did before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February, posing a challenge to the Islamic Republic as it looks to cement its control over the Strait of Hormuz and as the US and Israel threaten a new attack.Gulf countries exported 24.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week ending 18 October, surpassing prewar
Vance says he is 'not endorsing' Netanyahu in Israeli election
Vance says he is 'not endorsing' Netanyahu in Israeli election US Vice President JD Vance told reporters that he is "not endorsing" Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before Israeli parliamentary elections are set to take place. "I’m not attacking Bibi Netanyahu. I’m not endorsing Bibi Netanyahu," he said during a press conference in Ohio ahead of Israel's election on 27 October.Vance said that he was instead focused o
Iran calls on UN to slam 'unlawful threats' from US, Israel
Iran calls on UN to slam 'unlawful threats' from US, Israel Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has urged the UN secretary-general and the president of the Security Council to reject and denounce the US and Israel for their repeated "threats" against Tehran.In a letter addressed to the UN, Darzi said that Tehran has the right to self-defence as a response to any act of aggression. He also warned of "continuous thre
A Texas Man Has Been Documenting 2026 Bear Attacks. We Created an Interactive Map of Them.
With no national tracker for bear encounters, a Texas outdoorsman mapped dozens of attacks across North America. Here's what his DIY data reveals.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Great voyage opens North America region with 9th anniversary update
Linekong Korea announced that it is rolling out the 'North America, Land of Freedom and Opportunity' update to mark the 9th ...
New Zealand inflation cools more than expected in Q3
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Israeli military incursion reported in Syria's Daraa
Israeli military incursion reported in Syria's Daraa Israeli troops raided a village in south Syria early on Thursday, local media reported, with snipers atop rooftops opening fire indiscriminately.The military incursion occurred in Jamlah village, in the western countryside of Daraa province.Some snipers were positioned on on residential rooftops while other troops conducted house searches and raids.
A partial win in Hamburg could help Milei in 2027, an analysis suggests
Argentina has slim chances of persuading the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to halt the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands by invoking its sovereign rights, but it could secure a partial victory on environmental grounds that would help President Javier Milei ahead of the 2027 election, according to an analysis by an international law academic published on The Conversation.
Deepseek Raises $15 Bln In Funding Deal Joined By Tencent, Catl
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