Seventh narco sub found near Australia waters signalling 'insane amount of drugs'
The discovery of a seventh narco submarine in Pacific waters near Australia highlights the increasing drug trafficking associated with Australia's rising cocaine consumption.
New professional soccer league delivers big dreams for Pacific nations
A new soccer league, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Pro League, has been launched to promote professional football across seven Oceanic nations.
Pacific Islands flagged Russia's 'shadow vessels' β now they want out
Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands, are de-registering Russian 'shadow vessels' involved in deceptive practices amid concerns about their growing presence and implications for international law.
Pacific Island nations to highlight existential battle with climate change
Fiji, Palau, and Tuvalu are set to host climate change discussions with global leaders ahead of COP31 to showcase the Pacific Islands' struggles against climate change.
Third cocaine seizure brings French Polynesia haul to $2.4 billion
French authorities have conducted a third cocaine interception near French Polynesia, raising the total drug haul value to $2.4 billion for 2026.
Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat
A bipartisan congressional commission has raised alarms that Chinese-funded infrastructure in the Pacific Islands may serve military purposes despite being marketed as civilian.
Continued Outflow of Population from Pacific Island Nations: International Organization for Migration "Climate Change Accelerates Movement"
The International Organization for Migration reports that climate change is accelerating population outflow from Pacific island nations such as Tuvalu, Niue, and the Marshall Islands, with many seeking relocation due to worsening climate impacts.
USA Armies World War II Air Bases: New Bunkers, Runways, Fighters Are Emerging... Here's Why
The United States is expanding its military capabilities in the Pacific by upgrading World War II air bases on islands such as Guam and Tinian in preparation for potential conflict with China.
A PICTURE: The arrival of the new year across the planet. The last date was changed by the islands in the Pacific Ocean
The article discusses how different locations around the world celebrate the arrival of the new year, highlighting the changes to the date made by some Pacific islands.
2026 has already arrived in some parts of the world. Japan, Australia, China welcomed it...
As the world bids farewell to 2025, celebrations for the arrival of 2026 begin with magnificent fireworks across various time zones, starting from the Pacific Islands.