Palau takes center stage at COP30, joining AOSIS in urging a rapid stride toward 1.5°C, stronger 2035 NDCs, and a revitalized Global Goal on Adaptation. The push for grant-based climate finance, a robust loss and damage fund, and a just transition spotlight the needs of vulnerable island communities and biodiversity. Will these negotiations translate into…

COP30 opens in Belém with a shifting climate leadership on display. While China advances clean-energy progress, negotiations intensify over funding, fossil-fuel phase-out, and stricter methane rules. The push to keep 1.5°C within reach promises high-stakes diplomacy and pivotal decisions.

Western Pacific marks a milestone: 25 years without indigenous wild poliovirus. Yet health leaders caution that vigilance is essential as new threats emerge, even as Indonesia joins regional immunization efforts to protect every child.

COP30 opens with a high-stakes push for stronger climate action, spotlighting the Pacific’s urgent need to protect the 1.5°C limit and secure adaptation finance. With the COP27 host fate and rival bids in play, negotiators brace for outcomes that could reshape regional resilience. Tension and momentum collide as talks continue.

Pacific nations unite to defend the ocean that defines their identity while pressing for real climate finance and accountability. A bold, homegrown plan for resilience signals a turning point—and a call for justice for future generations.

At COP30, Pacific Island nations frame 1.5°C as a life-and-death boundary—far from a slogan. They press for urgent climate finance, stronger ocean protection, and a Pacific-led, more inclusive path forward. As negotiations intensify, a new resilience blueprint is taking shape for a warming world.

Three consecutive years of international recognition spotlight a Pacific university’s leadership in tourism and hospitality education. The accolades highlight top student satisfaction and a lasting commitment to excellence, hinting at what the next generation of hospitality professionals can expect.

Typhoon Fung-wong looms over Taiwan’s southwest, triggering evacuations and warnings of heavy rain along vulnerable coastlines. Across the Philippines, communities still feeling the storm’s impact brace for what comes next. A test of resilience and preparedness unfolds as the system moves onward.

Bobby Deol is riding a remarkable career revival, taking on roles that demand nuance and emotional depth. His upcoming projects promise a grey, layered anti-hero and bold, multi-genre challenges, signaling a fresh chapter for the actor. As directors push for more sophisticated storytelling, Deol’s slate hints at a new wave of creativity in Bollywood.

Voices from Fiji and across the Pacific converge in Sydney for a climate-change fellowship that blends human-rights advocacy with real-world resilience. As delegates move between cities and hands-on sessions with NGOs, researchers, and policymakers unfold, a united regional voice starts to take shape ahead of key global climate dialogues. A moment of Pacific solidarity and…

Sally Kirkland’s vibrant career brought fearless, unforgettable performances to the screen, leaving an enduring mark on cinema. From an Oscar-nominated turn to collaborations with Hollywood legends, her spirited legacy continues to inspire.

Predator: Badlands delivers the franchise’s strongest opening and injects a rare spark into a sluggish fall box office. As momentum builds, industry watchers weigh what this could mean for theaters and upcoming releases.

Thanksgiving travel hangs in the balance as a federal shutdown ripples through airlines, stretching crews and tightening schedules. With funding talks underway, carriers are juggling incentives and travelers are eyeing buses and trains as a hedge for the holiday rush.