Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Hawaii’s Case aims to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships
Marianas Variety
·
Ed Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United...
U.S. House passes Hawaii reps PARTNER Act
Samoa News
·
September 9, 2025
(Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between...
Nauru Airlines starts flights to Clark in Philippines
Asian Aviation
·
September 9, 2025
Nauru Airlines has announced a further network expansion with the addition of services to Clark in the Philippines. “Adding the Republic of the Philippines to our network is a key development for us,” said Robert Eoe, CEO of Nauru Airlines. “Clark...
States without land, but without status?
The Statesman (India)
·
September 4, 2025
Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support...
The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining
Samoa News
·
September 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some...
Case proposal advances to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships
Maui Now - Hawaii
·
File PC: (June 12, 2024) Office of Congressman Ed Case via YouTube US Rep. Ed Case announced that the US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen...
MOL Wins Basic Design Approval for New LNG Carrier Equipped with 4 Wind Challenger, Hard Sail Wind-assisted Propulsion Systems-Joint Development with HHI and SHI
Hellenic Shipping News
·
September 8, 2025
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. yesterday announced that it has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from a classification society, Lloyd’s Register (LR) for two new different designs of a membrane-type LNG carrier equipped with four units of Wind...
Civil Beat Builds On Steady Momentum With Strategic New Plans
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
·
September 8, 2025
This newsroom has been around for 15 years, the last one with me in charge. Time to take stock of what we’ve been up to lately and where we’re headed. As Civil Beat celebrates its 15th anniversary, I am marking a milestone, too: My first year at...
Young ambassadors complete trips, training abroad
Taipei Times
·
September 3, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday announced that its international youth ambassadors had successfully completed their visit to the Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Guam last month. Earlier this month, the ministry said that from Aug. 20 to...
Get the Facts Straight, The Independent, Island Nations Are Growing, Not “Sinking Into the Sea”
The Heartland Institute
·
September 8, 2025
The Independent posted an article claiming multiple small island nations are sinking into the sea, threatening the cease existing as nations, leaving their populations adrift. Data shows this is simply false. Amid modest sea level rise, the island...
80 Years After WWII Ended, a Deadly Legacy Remains in the Pacific
The Maritime Executive
·
[By Stacey Pizzino and Bryan G. Fry] On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy of the conflict remains etched into land and sea. Nowhere is this more...
Does Marshalls support Israel? Diplomatic ties and business positions
Brussels Morning
·
September 1, 2025
One unassociated Pacific island state, the Marshall Islands, is notorious for its enthusiastic support of Israel in UN and diplomatic votes. Since 1987, the Marshall Islands has had a diplomatic relationship with Israel and, from time to time, as...
With global powers barred, can Pacific nations find unity at their annual summit?
The Conversation
·
September 7, 2025
It’s been a testing time for Pacific regional unity. So far this year, there have been rifts between Cook Islands and New Zealand over security arrangements with China; New Caledonia and France over independence for the French territory; and among...
Deadly threat of unexploded bombs in the Pacific persists 80 years on
Independent Australia
·
Eighty years after WWII, Solomon Islanders face the ongoing threat of death and injury from hidden, unexploded bombs, writes Catherine Wilson. THIS YEAR is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but in some countries, the trail...
How to watch Australia v Argentina: Live streams, TV details for today’s Rugby Championship clash
Rugby World
·
September 12, 2025
Watch Australia v Argentina live streams, as the southern hemisphere giants meet for the second time in the Rugby Championship 2025 at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. – Date: Saturday 13 September, 2025 – Kick-off time: 5.00am BST / 12.00am ET /...
What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?
The Conversation
·
August 28, 2025
Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support...
Veterans For Peace urges ongoing opposition to nuclear weapons
The Fig Tree
·
Veterans For Peace opposes nuclear weapons Michael McPhearson spoke about his opposition to all war. Opening his talk to more than 100 gathered Aug. 9 in Spokane to commemorate the 80th year since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 29 – September 4, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
·
September 5, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Disguised Barrels: Iraq's entanglement in Iran’s oil evasion
Shafaq News
·
Shafaq News US sanctions announced in September against Iraqi-Kittitian businessman Waleed al-Samarrai have once again drawn Iraq into the debate over Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington accused al-Samarrai’s network of passing off Iranian crude...
America Needs to Strengthen Its Presence in the Indo-Pacific
AOL
·
Australian army M1A2 Abrams tanks from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment are seen on the deck of USAV (U.S Army Vessel) Paulus Hook on July 19, 2025 in Townsville, Australia. Over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are participating in Exercise...