UN General Assembly approves New York Declaration

UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a...

142 nations vote in favour of UN declaration on two-state solution, US and Israel oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world...

In big move, India votes in favour of Palestine's statehood at UN

India voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that endorses the 'New York Declaration' on peaceful settlement between Israel and the Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution. The resolution, introduced by...

Fiji, Marshall Islands strengthen bilateral ties

AS Pacific Islands Forum presidents and prime ministers hold their annual leaders retreat this Thursday, they’ll be briefed on regional engagement with donors and partners by a group of regional veterans – the High-Level Political Talanoa....

Adam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum host

Seeing how a warming climate and natural disasters eat away at the land reinforces the need for aid and demands real accountability for emissions-heavy practices. Hearing of thousands of unexploded bombs buried just centimetres under the earth,...

UN overwhelmingly endorses two-state solution declaration that condemns Hamas

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead...

The Grassroots of Our Urban Forests

For a moment, imagine your neighborhood… your big city downtown or smalltown main street. The trees, vegetation and green spaces are likely a part of these pictures. But they probably aren't the focus. “It’s actually pretty common,” said Pauline...

GPD: Poultry farmer arrested on suspicion of forging veterinarian clearance for chicken exports

A poultry farmer with a criminal history was arrested Friday after admitting to forging a government-issued health clearance for the export of chickens, according to the Guam Police Department. Jay I. Quinata, owner of Familian K Farm, was booked...

Salvador Illa, on the eve of the Diada: "Catalonia wants to exercise its self-government with the resources to which it is entitled."

BarcelonaHaving completed the first year of his term, Salvador Illa faces his second Diada and his second year as president of the Generalitat with several issues on the table awaiting resolution. Not least, the new funding agreement with the...

We Found Cheap Lady Gaga Tickets to Her Sold-Out Mayhem Ball Tour, But They Won’t Last Long

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From Paper to Panama: One Captain’s Mission to Build a Combined Jungle Survival Course

PANAMA CITY, Panama – “Sin machete, no hay vida!” U.S. Marines and Panamanian security members shouted, waist deep in a river in the Panamanian jungle. ‘Without machete, there is no life.’ This scene took place on day five of the jungle...

Taiwan plans stronger UN presence before summit

The United Nations is currently preparing its 80th anniversary summit, and Taiwan is expanding efforts to assert its presence on the global stage despite its previous exclusion from the UN system. The Taiwan United Nations Alliance (TAIUNA), in...

Cayman: Protect Our Future Advocates for Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect Our Future Amplifies Campaign, Urging Cayman Government to Enact Legislation Cayman’s coral reefs are in a silent crisis. In the Cayman Islands, sunscreen use is very common, leading to the waters surrounding our islands absorbing the...

A test of unity: Can the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting keep the family together

Pacific leaders will gather in Honiara for big declarations on security and climate, but regional fragmentation poses a pressing challenge Chinese military activity in the Pacific has reached new levels in the past year. A PLA Navy task group...

Pacific Islands Forum: Fate of New Zealand’s funding for Kiribati remains up in the air

In March, Newsroom reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs review had found the funding should not be cut but its exact findings remain unknown. Media were able to capture an image of Luxon and Maamau but the leaders offered no opening remarks...

A Terrorist Tidal Wave of Dirty Tricks Struck Oceania 40 Years Ago

Four decades ago, in the middle of political turmoil fanned by the U.S., Palau President Haruo Remeliik (far right), leader of the world’s first nuclear-free nation, was assassinated. [Source: earthisland.org] From Tahiti to New Zealand to New...

Pacific Islands leaders to back ‘ocean of peace’ at summit clouded by China tensions

By Ben Strang Pacific Islands leaders will declare an “ocean of peace” urging powers to respect the region’s sovereignty, Australia’s prime minister said Wednesday at a summit clouded by China’s alleged meddling. A general view shows the opening...

Pacific Island leaders back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit

Pacific Island leaders issued a call for an "ocean of peace" on Wednesday, urging respect for their sovereignty at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling and great power competition in the strategically vital region. After a day of largely...

Pacific Islands leaders kick off summit clouded by China tensions

Pacific Islands leaders opened an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China's growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting. Alongside its 18 member states including key players Australia and...

September 11: Guide to the demonstration, offering, concerts, and events for Catalonia's National Day

BarcelonaThe celebration of Catalonia's National Day will kick off on September 10th with a new feature: the solemn flag-raising ceremony at the Parliament, presided over by the Speakers of the Parliament and the Generalitat, Josep Rull and...