Pacific Islands

Samoa set for election after Fiame's budget fails

Samoans will go to the polls to elect a new parliament after former members of Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s FAST party joined with opposition MPs to defeat her government’s budget.

May 27, 2025 12:00 pm
 

World

Gaza aid plan makes faltering start

A U.S.-backed foundation tasked with supplying aid to Gaza made a faltering start on Monday.

May 27, 2025 11:09 am
 

Athletics

Vatunisolo balances studies and training

Para-athlete Naibili Vatunisolo is balancing her academic pursuits with rigorous training as she prepares to compete at her third Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau.

May 27, 2025 11:07 am
 

World

King Charles lands in Canada in show of support

King Charles landed in Canada’s capital Ottawa for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognises him as its sovereign but is coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a 51st U.S. state.

May 27, 2025 10:28 am
 

Education

Teachers raise key concerns with Education Minister

Teachers have raised concerns with the Education Minister about exam standardization, digital tools, and salary recognition.

May 27, 2025 10:04 am
 

News

Fiji backs global call for updated WHO study

Fiji has joined over 30 countries in supporting a resolution calling for the World Health Organization to update its research on the health consequences of nuclear war.

May 27, 2025 9:54 am
 

Health

Ministry steps up dengue response

The Ministry of Health anticipates a rise in dengue fever cases as health facilities continue to report new infections.

May 27, 2025 9:53 am
 

News

Starlink internet project commissioned in Kubulau

Kubulau in Bua is latest remote district to receive satellite internet connectivity, which will enhance connectivity and improve service delivery.

May 27, 2025 9:50 am
 

News

President backs tourism project in Vanua Levu

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has backed a major World Bank-funded initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism development in Vanua Levu.

May 27, 2025 9:44 am
 

World

Hamas agrees to Gaza proposal, Israel dismisses it

A Palestinian official said on Monday that Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, only for an Israeli official to deny that the proposal was Washington’s and add that no Israeli government could accept it.

May 27, 2025 9:43 am
 

World

Man detained after car hits fans at Liverpool parade

A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side’s Premier League soccer title on Monday, and police arrested a 53-year-old local man shortly afterwards.

May 27, 2025 8:48 am
 

Entertainment

'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Mission: Impossible' boost movie box office to record

Walt Disney’s (DIS.N), opens new tab live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” and Tom Cruise’s newest “Mission: Impossible” adventure brought crowds to movie theaters and helped set a box office record for the U.S. Memorial Day weekend.

May 27, 2025 8:29 am

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