World Mourns Pope Francis: Taiwan’s Response Highlights Rifts with China
Richard Sanders As global leaders and citizens pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, China’s reactions have been notably…
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Pope Francis Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy of Hope and Dialogue
Richard Sanders The Vatican has announced a period of mourning in honor of the late Pope, during which faithful around…
Israel considers ‘limited strike’ on Iran – Reuters
Richard Sanders Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Washington’s refusal to support military…
NATO to abandon ‘woke language’ – Politico
Francis Tuschek NATO staff are softening language related to climate, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to avoid a…
China ‘completely’ stops buying LNG from US
Francis Tuschek China has “completely” stopped imports of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) for over ten weeks, extending the trade war between…
Trade War or house of cards?
美中贸易战：战略赌博 Richard Sanders The trade war between the United States and China has unfolded into a multifaceted conflict, with significant…
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Meet on Regional Priorities and the shifting regional landscape
THE Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met in Nadi, Fiji this week to discuss the progress on a range of regional priorities…
Joy and Triumph as over 800 Graduates Celebrate Milestone at USP
USP graduates during the Laucala graduation ceremony this morning. PRIDE and joy filled the air at the Vodafone Arena in Laucala…
FFA Members push for digital shift in fisheries surveillance: MCSWG28 Outcomes
THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) concluded its 28th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG28) meeting at its headquarters…
China hits back at US with 34% import tariffs
Richard Sanders China will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, the country’s Finance…