- Indonesia and Fiji Grow Pacific Cultural Ties Ahead of IPACS
Two nations celebrate five decades of friendship with a bold cultural collaboration across the Pacific. Expect bamboo artistry, music and weaving workshops, and a residency that could deepen regional ties for years to come.
- Billboard Hot 100 Shakeup: No Rap in the Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990
Rap’s grip on the charts faces a rare pause as a beloved hit steps out of the Hot 100 top 40. A wave of chart-rule changes and emerging competitors are quietly reshaping what it takes to land in the spotlight. Could this signal the start of a new era for the sound that ruled the airwaves?
- Tailevu Clan Leaders Await Government Allowance as Tradition Meets Policy
Tailevu’s 167 clan leaders across 22 districts are awaiting a promised quarterly allowance, a move that has sparked questions about balancing traditional duties with government support. With a $100 monthly Vanua Leadership Allowance aiming to ease rising living and travel costs, many are watching closely as rollout details take shape. The debate—about safeguarding heritage while funding its leaders—could shape local governance for communities far and wide.
- Two-Day Transylvania Road Trip from Bucharest: Beyond Dracula
From Bucharest to the misty Carpathians, a two-day itinerary threads medieval towns, hilltop castles, and landscapes that whisper of legends. Explore Sibiu, Sighișoara, and Bran as history and myth mingle on the roads of Transylvania.
- Pacific Leaders Push BBNJ from Ratification to Implementation
From ratification to real-world action, the Pacific is on the cusp of a new era in ocean governance with the BBNJ agreement. Indigenous wisdom and regional voices push for equity, inclusion, and practical stewardship amid climate pressure, overfishing, and mining. Three priorities—capacity, inclusion, and coherence—signal a decades-long drive toward ocean recovery rooted in shared values of respect and partnership.
