How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news

With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...

Vanuatu’s Climate Minister: “We Are Already Past Adaptation”

Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change, Vanuatu Press Team of Hon. Ralph Regenvanu During Climate Week in New York in 2025, I sat down with Minister Ralph Regenvanu of Vanuatu. We spoke about the significance of the recent advisory...

“Fossil Fuels Kill 24,000 Europeans”: Climate Deaths Shock Scientists While Governments Increase Oil Production

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The 21st century poses a formidable challenge with climate change threatening global stability. 🔺 Current fossil fuel production exceeds recommended levels by 77%, exacerbating environmental issues. 🌊 A projected 4°C temperature...

SI pledges USD $1m to Pacific Resilience Facility

Washington D.C.,- Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display last week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD $1 million [SBD8m] to the Pacific Resilience Facility...

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...

WHO launches first climate-health strategy in Fiji to protect lives and secure the future

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first-ever regional strategy for climate and health action. The landmark plan was unveiled this week during a major health summit in Fiji, one of the Pacific island nations most acutely...

Oceania Boxing Confederation Holds Inaugural Congress 

Suva, Fiji — On 11 October 2025, member nations of World Boxing from across the Oceania region—Aotearoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tuvalu—gathered in Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress. The landmark...

What’s in NZ's long-awaited climate adaptation plan? And what was left out?

A new framework lays out the role of central government, local government and individuals in responding to the warming climate. We break down what it says, and why it matters. On Thursday last week, the government released a National Adaptation...

Solomon Islands Pledge and Marshall Islands ratifies PRF Treaty

Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display this week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD$1 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF). Pledges to the PRF now...

Inauguration ceremony of IOMed held in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in...

Fijian and Pacific cultures celebrated at milestone celebration

Fijian and greater Pacific workers together with their families and friends under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme gathered in Naracoorte to celebrate Fiji Day, marking Fiji’s 55th year of independence. Chief guest and Fiji’s...

Pacific beauty queens set to shine

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in February, returning as the venue after a seven-year gap. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa announced that Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Island...

A war without war: China’s gray zone activity

[Ryan Robertson] THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA REALLY DOESN’T WANT THE UNITED STATES, OR ITS INFLUENCE, IN THE INDO-PACIFIC ANYMORE. IN FACT, THE PRC WANTS TO MAKE SURE IT’S THE DOMINANT FORCE IN THE REGION REGARDLESS OF WHAT THAT MEANS FOR...

World Statistics Day in the Pacific: Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone

The Pacific is leading the global community in marking the fourth-ever World Statistics Day this 20 October, celebrating the critical role of quality statistics and data in driving change for everyone. Established by the United Nations and...

5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival raises awareness of human rights

20 October 2025 Suva, Fiji – Over 3,000 people across the Pacific are seeing human rights in a new light thanks to the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival’s powerful regional screenings. This year’s festival, on the themes of ‘Loss, Damage,...

Discriminatory Migration System Fails Pacific People Facing Climate Change And Disasters – Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are failing people most at risk of climate-related harm in the Pacific islands, subjecting them to discriminatory migration policies that tear families apart and disregard children’s rights, Amnesty...

Fiji Host Inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress

Suva, Fiji — On 11 October 2025, member nations of World Boxing from across the Oceania region—Aotearoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tuvalu—gathered in Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress. The landmark...

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...

China's struggle for growth is reshaping its Pacific diplomacy

China's rise in the Pacific isn't just about aid or diplomacy — it's about survival and power. As domestic demand slows and Western tariffs squeeze exports, Beijing has been forced to turn its industrial surplus outward. Behind the roads, mines...

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...