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PM Eke meets Trump during UNGA80, amid US climate skepticism
Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke has met US President Donald Trump in New York. Last last month, during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump and the First Lady hosted Hon. Eke and other leaders at the Lotte on Madison...
The best hikes on NZ’s South Island are accessible in a tiny campervan
It’s sleeting on the west coast, raining on the east. I’m in New Zealand’s South Island in shoulder season, so this is not unexpected and I’ve planned accordingly: hikes by day, tiny camper by night, no fixed itinerary. My vehicle of choice is the...

WWE SmackDown results: Aleister Black burns Damian Priest with fireball
WWE SmackDown's main event scene is experiencing a shakeup. Ahead of Crown Jewel, Aleister Black scored the biggest win of his career, and Jacob Fatu started to pursue Cody Rhodes. Black is more dangerous than ever. The ominous superstar went to...

How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine
The future of the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem could rest on Monday’s meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, in which they are expected to discuss Israel’s furious response to a wave of...

Tensions flare: Police Minister in near altercation with former MP Lavulavu
An angry outburst from Minister of Police Piveni Piukala nearly escalated into a physical confrontation with former Cabinet Minister ‘Etuate Lavulavu during a press briefing yesterday—forcing Deputy Prime Minister Dr Taniela Fusimālohi to step in....

Journalists dive into Japan’s solutions to climate, disaster and sustainability threats
As small island nations face increasing challenges from climate change, economic ups and downs, and social issues, learning from one another becomes more important than ever. This week, experienced journalists from Pacific and Caribbean countries,...

"They put on clown makeup" - Solo Sikoa and the MFTs brutally trolled by WWE veteran after SmackDown return (Exclusive)
Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently criticized the return of Solo Sikoa and The MFT. The faction finally showed up on SmackDown this week. After weeks of vignettes introducing the group members, Solo Sikoa brought his associates to...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

Fuel costs up for October in Tongatapu
Petrol in Tongatapu will climb to $3.15 per litre from 1 October. The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) says the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) has approved new petroleum prices. Petrol will increase by 0.5 seniti to $3.15/L,...

Wyatt Sicks Defeat Street Profits On WWE Smackdown, Confronted By MFTs
It looks like the Wyatt Sicks have new challengers, as they retained their WWE Tag Team Titles on Smackdown only to be confronted by the MFTs. Friday night’s episode saw Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis defeat The Street Profits to retain the Tag Team...

October Poll: UMS’ Kwemo storms major...
During the stops, the candidate promised reforms in taxation, the management of state resources and other issues which he said have hindered growth. The tour also took the UMS leader to Makenene in the Mbam and Inoubou Division of the Centre...

Petrol prices to increase on October 1
Petrol prices for Tongatapu will increase by 5 seniti per litre, while retail prices for all petroleum products will remain the same starting tomorrow, 1 October The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) advised that the October 2025...

Solo Sikoa confronts major WWE star about recent absence
Solo Sikoa sent a warning to an absent WWE star during tonight's SmackDown. The promotion is set for WWE Crown Jewel 2025 tomorrow in Perth, Australia. The Wyatt Sicks' Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis are the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions and were...

Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to safeguarding the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases loom large. These are some of the...
Discriminatory Migration System Fails Pacific People Facing Climate Change And Disasters – Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are failing people most at risk of climate-related harm in the Pacific islands, subjecting them to discriminatory migration policies that tear families apart and disregard children’s rights, Amnesty...

Local elections 2025: Ben Fraser to join Alan Taylor as Whanganui’s Horizons representatives
“People may tell you they voted for you, or that they haven’t voted for you, but the people you talk to are only a tiny fraction of the constituency,” he said. “I intend to do the best I can, with Ben, to make the greatest impact we can for the...

Pastor, 2 others get 3yrs for possessing counterfeit $280,000
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a pastor from Chipangali District in Eastern Province and two others to three years’ imprisonment with hard labor for being in possession of forged banknotes. In this matter, Elias Tonga, 55, of Mafuta...

Amupitan gets Council of State nod as INEC chair
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Council of State has endorsed the appointment of Joash Ojo Amupitan, Professor of Law and expert in the Law of Evidence as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following...
The biggest names without NRL deals in 2026… and who could offer a lifeline
The 2025 NRL season is now in the books after the Broncos’ thrilling grand final win. Attention turns to the international Test matches and the November 1 free agency deadline before a long off-season looms. However, the end of the season means...

Teachers and their unions use innovative and empowering approaches to ensure the right to education for girls in all their diversity
On the International Day of the Girl Child and every day, educators around the world are fully committed to advancing girls’ rights through education. “Access to quality education for girls in all their diversity is a fundamental right and an...