‘Oceans on Fire’

WELLINGTON (PMN) — 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...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks

GERMANY has committed itself to strengthening ties within the Pacific. Reflecting the peaceful reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, German Ambassador to Fiji Dr Andreas Prothmann said the day served as a living testament to the power of...

Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details

With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...

Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?

India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...

Al Jazeera Is Wrong, Tuvalu’s Islands Are Growing, Not Disappearing

In Al Jazeera’s article, “‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival,” reporter Lyndal Rowlands claims that the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is on the brink of disappearing beneath rising seas. This is false....

‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival

Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change Maina Talia has told Al Jazeera that his country is fighting to stay above rising sea levels and needs “real commitments” from other countries that will allow Tuvaluans to “stay in Tuvalu” as the climate crisis...

Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan. Asked by a reporter whether the U.S. might adjust its...

Factbox-What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan. Asked by a reporter whether the U.S. might adjust its...

Tuvalu prepares for inaugural cultural festival in 2026

Tuvalu is preparing to host its first national cultural festival, with organisers promising a five-day celebration that showcases traditions from across the country’s eight inhabited islands. The inaugural event, to be held in Funafuti in May next...

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...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

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...

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...

How to watch Liverpool vs Man United: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Games do not come much bigger than Liverpool vs Man United. This particular clash between the deadly rivals could have a huge bearing on both the title race and Ruben Amorim’s future. The Reds go into this match having lost three consecutive games...

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...

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,...

RC Blog: Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Written by Simona Marinescu, Isabella Massa, Guillaume Lafortune After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges. Crises in climate, geopolitics...

'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,...