Richard Sanders Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, which he also controls. The acquisition was confirmed in a Friday post on X, where Musk stated, “@xAI has acquired @X in an all-stock transaction.” “Since its founding two years ago, xAI has rapidly become…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Pacific islands fear the EU will stop fighting for a shipping emissions levy and accept a proposal which raises less money for climate financeTax on shipping emissions at risk despite growing support Cimate-vulnerable island states say they are being trapped “between a rock and a hard place” by the European…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor As Australia braces for its upcoming federal election, the implications of the electoral outcome extend far beyond its shores, particularly for the Pacific Island nations. The election pits the ruling Liberal-National coalition against the opposition Labor Party, and pivotal issues related to foreign policy, climate change, and regional security take…
美国国防部长在访问关岛后前往菲律宾 Jake Sanders,Manila, Philippines – U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has arrived in the Philippines today, marking a significant stop on his inaugural trip to Asia in this role. The visit follows his previous engagements in Guam, where he expressed Washington’s unwavering commitment to the region. During his Thursday visit to Guam, Hegseth reiterated…
Richard Sanders US President Donald Trump’s repeated promises to annex Greenland are not appropriate for a close ally and overall are “escalating tensions,” Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has said. “I think we’ll go as far as we have to go. We need Greenland, and the world needs us to have Greenland, including Denmark,” Trump told reporters…
Francis Tuschek In a developing scandal that has captured the attention of mainstream American media and the public, U.S. officials find themselves under fire not for their military actions in Yemen, but for an embarrassing breach of security protocols. The uproar coincides with a renewed U.S. bombing campaign against Yemen that has raised serious ethical…
by Martin Haffner Associste Editor Recent discoveries have highlighted the existence of a chain of underwater active volcanic hotspots near the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. This finding is significant as it adds to our understanding of volcanic activity in the region and the geological processes that shape oceanic islands. These volcanic hotspots are…
Richard Sanders The European Union has advised its 450 million inhabitants to stockpile essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours, citing increasing risks of war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib stated on Wednesday that the warning reflects a broader strategy to improve civil readiness across the bloc….
Frank Williams, Associate Editor Yufei Aviation Launches the World’s First Super Light, Foldable eVTOL, Ushering in a New Era of Low-Altitude Tourism and Leisure, grrat for Pacific Islands, Caribbean Islands also for larger markets. — Yutu A100 Debuts at New Factory in Guangzhou Huadu, Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Industry Upgrades March 26, 2025, Guangzhou Huadu,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent months, Fiji’s government has initiated moves to amend the 2013 Constitution, which has sparked widespread debate and concern among citizens, political analysts, and international observers. Critics argue that the proposed changes threaten to undermine democratic governance and could pave the way for what some are calling the “legalisation…