Australia announces PIF endorsement for Pacific police

Aug 28, 2024

Sydney [Australia], August 28: Anthony Albanese has secured regional support for his Pacific Policing Initiative, which the Australian prime minister says will strengthen collective peace...

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil

Aug 28, 2024

Washington [US], August 28: The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen's Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea...

New mpox strain is changing fast

Aug 28, 2024

Washington [US], August 28: Scientists studying the new mpox strain that has spread out of Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is changing faster...

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill six in second day of major strikes

Aug 28, 2024

Moscow [Russia], August 28: Russia launched missile and drone attacks targeting scores of Ukrainian regions and killing at least six people, officials said, a day...

Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

Aug 28, 2024

Ngerulmud [Palau], August 28: Palau President Surangel S Whipps Jr has nominated his country as Pacific Islands Forum chair in 2026.

Australia-Tuvalu pact to be ratified at Pacific summit

Aug 28, 2024

Sydney [Australia], August 28: Australia and Tuvalu will announce their trailblazing treaty, the Falepili Union, has entered into force on the sidelines of the Pacific...

Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas

Aug 28, 2024

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 28: Palestinians displaced by fighting in the Gaza Strip crowded onto the seashore as Israeli forces continued to battle Hamas fighters...

Trump's edge over Harris on economy

Aug 28, 2024

Washington [US], August 28: Donald Trump's advantage over Kamala Harris on the economy and crime is eroding among U.S. voters, a sign the Democratic vice...

Zelenskiy to present plan to Biden to end war with Russia

Aug 28, 2024

Kyiv [Ukraine], August 28: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the war with Russia would eventually end in dialogue, but that Kyiv had to...