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U. S. Exit from Pacific Climate Group Sparks Regional Concerns

January 9, 2026

The U. S. decision to leave the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has raised eyebrows and concerns. This move is part of a broader U. S. strategy to distance itself from international organizations deemed not in line with its national interests. SPREP, based in Samoa,

environment

Fossil Fuel Roadmap: Who's Really Blocking Progress at COP30?

November 28, 2025

At the recent COP30 climate talks in Belém, a mysterious "informal list" of 84 countries supposedly opposed to a fossil fuel roadmap caused quite a stir. This list, compiled by the Brazilian presidency, was meant to show who was blocking progress on transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, a c

environment

Vanuatu's Fight Against Climate Change: A Struggle for Survival

July 22, 2025

Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, is taking a bold step by turning to the world court for help as climate disasters become more frequent and severe. This move is not legally binding, but it could influence future efforts to hold major polluters responsible and secure the funds and actions need

politics

36 Countries on the Brink of a New Travel Ban

June 15, 2025

The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. d

politics

Why China's Navy is Buzzing Around Taiwan

December 13, 2024

You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's be

politics

Taiwan's President Chats with U. S. Leaders During Pacific Tour

December 6, 2024

Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso

business

Islands Turn Their Web Domains into Gold Mines

October 24, 2024

Imagine a tiny nation in the Pacific Ocean, known as Tuvalu, facing climate change threats. It has a secret weapon: the . tv web domain. Thanks to Twitch's twitch. tv, royalties for . tv are soaring. Meanwhile, another island, Anguilla, is also making a splash. It boasts the . ai domain, which is in