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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...
Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit over past day
Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit over past day Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were targeted by its forces on Wednesday, and caught fire as a result.It added that three other vessels collided with mines west of the Strait of Hormuz."With this enormous national support, the IRGC Navy sailors continue to manage and control the Strait o
Don’t mistake Indonesia’s MSCI scare for economic weakness
When MSCI floated the idea of downgrading Indonesia to a Standalone Market, anxiety quickly swept through Jakarta’s financial community. Predictably, alarming headlines immediately pointed to foreign capital flight, stock prices dropped and local regulators quickly moved to calm jittery investors. Yet, treating this stock market tremor as a proxy for Indonesia’s overall economic health represents […]The post Don’t mistake Indonesia’s MSCI scare for economic weakness appeared first on Asia
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
Israeli troops shoot dead man with disabilities in Syria's Daraa
Israeli troops shoot dead man with disabilities in Syria's Daraa Israeli forces killed a man with disabilities on Thursday during an incursion in a village in Syria's Daraa governorate, state media reported. The man was shot dead in the village of Jamla, and his body was later transferred to the Daraa National Hospital. The killing follows reports of Israeli forces storming into the village, where they searched several p
Two civilians killed from Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz
Two civilians killed from Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz Yemen’s Interior Ministry said that a civilian and a young girl have been killed and five others left injured following Houthi shelling across the Taiz governorate.
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
Takaichi’s next vote is in the bond market
Sanae Takaichi has done something few Japanese leaders manage. She’s reached her first anniversary in office more popular than her predecessors, and she looks well placed to keep the job. In a country that has burned through five prime ministers in a decade, this counts for a lot. Popularity, though, is only one of two […]The post Takaichi’s next vote is in the bond market appeared first on Asia Times.
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.