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French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks

Island Times · October 11, 2024

NEW YORK (BENAR NEWS)—French Polynesia’s president and civil society leaders have called on the United Nations to bring France to the negotiating table and set a timetable for the decolonization of the Pacific territory. More than a decade after...

Nuclear survivors in the Pacific demand global support for weapons ban

Environmental Health News · March 24, 2025

Pacific Island nations are urging the world to remember the lasting damage of nuclear testing as momentum builds for broader ratification of the United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons. Jon Letman reports for The Guardian. In short: Between...

The migratory mysteries of Cook Islands’ Green turtles

Cook Island News · March 29, 2025

Green turtles are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as “threatened” due to a global population decline. The Nature Conservancy/25032822 Turtle tourism has become a popular year-round activity in...

Whose Right to Exist? The Changing Voting Patterns of Pacific Islands states on Self-Determination

Australian Institute of International Affairs · December 3, 2024

Despite their reliance on multilateralism when pushing for greater climate action, Pacific Island States have become less willing to recognise the right to self-determination of other vulnerable groups at the UN. This shift in voting erodes norms...

International conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" held in Baku -

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An international conference titled "Colonialism: Erasing Religious and National Identity" has been held under the organization of the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The event was attended by the leaders and representatives of independence...

Exhibition held at international conference "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" in Baku -PHOTO

APA · March 29, 2025

An exhibition is being held at the international conference titled "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity," organized by the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The exhibition showcases photographs depicting various aspects of...

Baku hosts int'l conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity"

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An international conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" commenced in Baku on March 29, organized by the Baku Initiative Group. The event brings together leaders and representatives of independence movements, as...

Baku hosts international conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · March 29, 2025

An international conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" commenced in Baku on March 29, organized by the Baku Initiative Group. Azernews reports via Azertag that the event brings together leaders and representatives...

Baku hosts international conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" -

APA ·

An international conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" commenced in Baku on March 29, organized by the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The event brings together leaders and representatives of independence...

Pacific Island Rebukes China for Ballistic Missile Test Near Territory

Newsweek · October 9, 2024

A test of China's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in September has aroused discontent from Kiribati, an ally of Beijing in the Pacific Ocean, saying it did not welcome the launch. Kiribati, an island country in the Central Pacific Ocean...

New Volcano Chain Found in Cook Islands, Pacific Ocean

Greek Reporter · March 28, 2025

Rarotonga volcanic island from the north, Cook Islands. Credit: Thomei08 / CC BY-SA 4.0 Scientists have discovered a chain of young underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. Some of these volcanoes may still be active,...

'Everything collapsed': Why thousands have left this Pacific paradise

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) · March 27, 2025

Renaud Mahé never planned to be the "captain of the ship" at a hotel by the turquoise waters of New Caledonia's Anse Vata Bay. After leaving France and working in hotels throughout Asia and Australia, he and his wife settled in the French...

The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia

The Sydney Morning Herald · March 27, 2025

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and...

Digging For Minerals In The Pacific’s Graveyard: The $20 Trillion Fight Over Who Controls The Seabed

Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii · March 26, 2025

“The soul of our ancestors, when they leave this world, they go into the deep.” This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Honolulu Civil Beat. Solomon Kahoʻohalahala steadied himself on the double-hulled voyaging canoe called Hōkūleʻa...

Digging For Minerals In The Pacific’s Graveyard: The $20 Trillion Fight Over Who Controls The Seabed

Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii · March 26, 2025

“The soul of our ancestors, when they leave this world, they go into the deep.” This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Honolulu Civil Beat. Solomon Kahoʻohalahala steadied himself on the double-hulled voyaging canoe called Hōkūleʻa...

Paradise found for Polynesian cruise passengers after storm detour to ‘uncharted’ islands

South China Morning Post · March 24, 2025

In 2018, I travelled solo to the French Polynesian islands. By day I surfed, snorkelled, sailed and swam, stopping only to sleep in an over-the-water bungalow on stilts. On my final night, I lay on my belly, face peering through the glass-bottomed...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – Sep. 27 – Oct. 3, 2024

Pacific Islands Report · October 3, 2024

Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security South Pacific Defense Ministers address regional security in Auckland (PACNEWS) China’s missile test triggers diplomatic shockwaves in French Polynesia (RNZ) Guam National Guard attends first...

All change? Royal Caribbean asks passengers where they would like to sail next with French Polynesia on the list

Cruise Passenger · November 28, 2024

Royal Caribbean is surveying its Australian guests on how appealing certain cruise ports are to them. Ports mentioned in the survey include Bora Bora in French Polynesia, Raiatea in French Polynesia, Isle of Pines in New Caledonia, and more. This...

Never-before-seen chain of volcanoes discovered hiding near the Cook Islands

LiveScience · March 26, 2025

A series of relatively young underwater volcanoes has been discovered under the waves of the Pacific Ocean, some of which may even be active. The volcanoes were found during an expedition to map the seafloor near the Cook Islands in the Central...

More than Skin Deep: Exploring Rejuvaskin's Mission to Redefine Skin Health

International Business Times · July 22, 2025

At first glance, Rejuvaskin might seem like another name in the increasingly proliferated skincare space. But beneath the surface lies a company that's rooted in medical science, led by the belief that skin is not just a canvas for beauty but the...