Tusi Tala, Staff Writer New Caledonia’s newly formed government has chosen pro-France Alcide Ponga as its President. At 49 years old, Ponga is the first indigenous Kanak leader of the pro-France Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains (LR) party. His election followed an unsuccessful initial attempt on Tuesday to select a President due to a lack of majority…
Francis Tushchek, Staff Writer US President Joe Biden’s inept handling of the tensions between Russia, Ukraine and NATO has led to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, President-elect Donald Trump told a press conference on Tuesday. Had Washington not offered Ukraine the prospect of joining the US-led military bloc, war could have been avoided, Trump believes….
by Martin affner Associate Editor In an extraordinary convergence of geology and climate science, researchers have traced a recent eruption that dramatically affected atmospheric conditions and even turned sunlight blue to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The event has raised questions about the interplay between natural disasters and climate systems, as well as…
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Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Indonesia has formally joined BRICS as a full member, Brazil, which currently holds the group’s rotating presidency, announced on Monday. BRICS was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining two years later. Although the group was originally envisioned as a platform for mutual investments and…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A shocking new study has revealed a staggering 700% increase in natural disasters in the Pacific Islands region over the last decade, leaving experts reeling in their wake. The alarming trend has left scientists and policymakers scrambling to understand the causes behind this unprecedented spike and to develop effective strategies…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer, Honiara January 6 2025 The Solomon Islands is poised for modest economic growth in the coming years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a growth rate of 2.5% in 2024, increasing slightly to 2.8% in 2025. This growth is expected to be driven by sectors such as fishing, mining, manufacturing,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Pacific Islands, a diverse region home to over 10 million people, are increasingly confronted by a complex phenomenon known as a “polycrisis.” This term refers to the overlapping and interrelated crises that challenge the resilience of these islands, impacting their socio-economic structures, environments, and cultures. Climate change, geopolitical tensions,…
Kevin Sysyn, Associate Editor In a small college nestled amidst the lush landscapes of the Pacific Islands, an unexpected showdown unfolded that would put a modern twist on the legendary tale of John Henry. This time, the battleground was not the steel rails of the American South but rather a woodlot where a group of…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its territory. The MND noted that four of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwester Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)….