Pacific region remains ‘a theatre of peace’: Cook Islands PM

As major geopolitical powers in the world look to strengthen and militarise parts of the Pacific, leaders of the Pacific have urged that ‘this part of the world remain a theatre of peace,’ not a theatre of conflict, says Prime Minister Mark Brown....

Tinubu pardons Ogoni Nine, 175 inmates… honours 959 Nigerians, foreigners

President Bola Tinubu has approved clemency for 175 inmates and conferred national honours on 959 Nigerians and friends of Nigeria. Addressing State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the national council of state meeting, Uba...

A Stronger, More Resilient South-West Pacific

The first phase of the 19th Session of Regional Association V (RA V-19(I)), held online from 9 to 11 September, demonstrated the unwavering commitment of WMO Members in the South-West Pacific to reaching consensus on critical global initiatives...

Keeping Coastal Communities at the Heart of the Blue Economy

Image Source: Getty Images This is part of the essay series: Sagarmanthan Edit 2025. For coastal communities across the globe, the ocean is not only a source of income and food security–it is the foundation of their culture, identity, and way of...

New Travel Guide for American Samoa Marks Major Leap for Tourism

160+ In-Depth Articles Now Live on AmericanSamoaPocketGuide.com, Providing the Ultimate Encyclopedia for Traveling in American Samoa The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of American Samoa Pocket Guide,...

Ex-Wales captain says WRU must take control of regions and ban foreign players

Former Wales captain Paul Thorburn (Image: www.adrianwhitephotography.co.uk) Former Welsh rugby captain Paul Thorburn says all professional rugby teams in Wales to be placed under Welsh Rugby Union control, regardless of how many remain. He also...

London Broncos land next big signing as South Sydney star snubs Super League interest to join

London Broncos have agreed a deal to sign long-time St Helens target Siliva Havili as their next big piece of recruitment business for the 2026 season. The Broncos have made no secret of their desire to put together a strong and competitive squad...

Setting the Record Straight on the Lusaka–Ndola PPP Project

By George N M’tonga Setting the Record Straight on the Lusaka–Ndola PPP Project The narrative that the government is “lying” about the Lusaka–Ndola dual carriageway financing deserves clarity. Emotion and political sloganeering aside, the facts of...

Pacific atoll nations receive NZD13m boost for critical water security

Representatives from seven Pacific atoll nations gathered in Nadi, Fiji, this June with an urgent message. Rising seas and prolonged droughts are pushing their communities toward a water crisis that threatens tens of thousands of lives. These...

New Travel Guide for American Samoa marks major leap for local Tourism

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory. With more than 160 articles...

Patriots vs. Bills snap counts: Stefon Diggs makes the most of his opportunities

Stefon Diggs’ return to Buffalo was a full-on success. Not only did the New England Patriots ended up beating his former club, the Bills, in upset fashion, he also played a pivotal role in the game. The first-year Patriot caught 10 passes for 146...

Ports in Developing Countries Are Crumbling—Massive Investment Is the Only Lifeline

At the International Association of Ports and Harbors World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan, Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), delivered a stark warning: ports in developing countries are not peripheral to global...

Voices: Taxes on alcohol and smoking can help countries facing severe aid cuts

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Pacific leaders launch Pacific Resilience Facility Capitalisation MOU in New York

In a collective move to attract new climate financing investment, Pacific leaders launched a Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation Memorandum at a roundtable talanoa on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80)...

NFL analyst breaks down Christian Gonzalez’s role in stopping Josh Allen with the game on the line

New England Patriots Christian Gonzalez defends against Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman during the Patriots' Sunday night win. AP Photo/Adrian Kraus By Khari A. Thompson October 8, 2025 | 1:08 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to...

Finafinau represents Am Samoa at STEMtastic Adventures with Young Pacific Leaders

Nadi, FIJI (September 2025) — Finafinau, American Samoa’s youth-led nonprofit for environmental stewardship and resilience, proudly represented the territory at the STEMtastic Adventures with Young Pacific Leaders Symposium in Nadi, Fiji. What...

PM leads delegation to UN General Assembly

A Tongan delegation is led by the Prime Minster, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, to the Eightieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) held this week in New York, where he will deliver Tonga's country statement on Friday, 26 September. The...

PM arrives in New York for 80th UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke has landed in New York to lead Tonga’s delegation at the 80th UN General Assembly, running 21–27 September. Dr Eke will deliver Tonga’s statement at UNGA80 on Friday, 26 September. The annual gathering brings...

When law enforcers break the law: The Sopu police incident and the silence that followed

Editorial – In May 2025, Tonga Police charged 14 civilians for gathering at a bush area in Mataki’eua, citing public drunkenness, loud music, and disorderly behaviour as serious concerns. The group of approximately 130 people had gathered...

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 6 against the Saints

Let’s take a look at who’s up, who’s down, and whom to watch ahead of the Patriots-Saints Week 6 matchup on Sunday . . . Three up Quarterback Drake Maye: It sure looked as though the Patriots were going to lose yards on the first play of their...