Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Nauru expands Fiji connection
FIJI took a podium finish through Iris Bentley Fisher at the 2025 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Distance Championships in Niteroi, Brazil. Fisher, 16, took bronze in the 12km race in the V1 Junior 16 category in her debut performance....

Youngsters in Africa proudly sporting Dumfries Saints rugby tops thanks to international connections
Youngsters in Africa are proudly sporting Dumfries Saints rugby tops. Old kit due to changes in teams and sponsors was gathered up so that overseas projects could benefit from the surplus. The club made contact with Jennie Camm, originally from...

Sports News | Ajith Narayana Strikes Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Secures CWG Glasgow 2026 Berth
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 27 (ANI): India's Ajith Narayana delivered a stellar performance to clinch the gold medal in the men's 71kg weight category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 on Wednesday. The 26-year-old...

Nauru Airlines to add Nauru to Suva services from 28 August
Nauru Airlines has announced a network expansion with the addition of scheduled services from Nauru to Suva, commencing from 28 August 2025. Nauru’s national airline already operates weekly flights from Nauru to Nadi International Airport. Fiji’s...

Newcastle v Liverpool Live TV – Global channel listings on Monday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Liverpool Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Monday (8pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to get the perfect...

How to watch Man City vs Tottenham today: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, team news
The Man City vs Tottenham live stream is a heavyweight clash this early in the Premier League 2025/26 season, not least after the sides won their respective opening fixtures 4-0 and 3-0. City purred in winning by four goals at Wolves. An Erling...

World News | Australia Probes Nauru's USD 1 Billion Deal with Chinese Firm over Possible Security Treaty Breach
Canberra [Australia], August 22 (ANI): The Australian government is looking into whether the new AUD 1 billion (USD 650 million) development agreement between Nauru and a Chinese corporation violates an existing bilateral security accord, The...

How to watch Bundesliga 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and free streams
2025/26's Bundesliga live streams see Bayern Munich set out to defend their crown, as the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig try to stop them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 season...

Nauru’s global economic ties backed by CBA Agency
A new banking service in Nauru marks a key milestone in the treaty with Australia, strengthening economic, security, and development links. Labor senator Nita Green. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Senator Nita Green has welcomed a “significant milestone”...

Australia Probing Whether Nauru’s $1 Billion China Deal Breaches Security Treaty
This general view shows the Civic Center where the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) took place in Aiwo on the island of Nauru on Sept. 4, 2018. Mike Leyral/AFP/Getty Images The Australian government is investigating whether Nauru’s new AU$1 billion...

How to watch Premier League 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and key dates
2025/26's Premier League live streams see Arne Slot leading Liverpool into the season as champions, with Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest all hoping to dethrone them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Premier League 2025/26...

Aquarius Films to close after 18 years
Aquarius Films, the production company behind series Mix Tape and The Unusual Suspects, is set to close its doors after 18 years, as co-founders Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford pursue creative opportunities individually. Having founded the...

Nauru made the right decision to develop China relationship, official says
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Nauruan President David Adeang in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, March 25, 2024. CGTN photo (Government of Nauru) —...

Nauru made the right decision to develop China relationship: President Adeang
Nauru President David Adeang says the government’s decision in January 2024 to re-establish diplomatic relations with China has paid great dividends for the nation, and told Nauruans to expect more economic prosperity. Speaking during his recent...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 22 – August 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

Oceania road champion handover will have to wait until 2026 with search for location and date coming up short
The chances to gather UCI points on the road and deliver a performance that can help with the task of catching the eye of a professional team are far from plentiful, even in a good year, in the Oceania region but the cycling federation has...

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Ajith Narayana and Nirupama Devi Seram Smash Event Records
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 19:57 IST Narayanan, achieved a total lift of 317kg to secure first place in the men's 71kg while Nirupama came in second in the women's 63kg category with a total of 217kg. Ajith Narayana. (X)Indian weightlifters...

I visited every country in the world using only public transport and no planes - this is how much it cost me
A British adventurer has shared the extraordinary story of how he became the first person to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight. Instead of hopping on planes, Graham Hughes, from Liverpool, used buses, trains,...

PM Rabuka’s Visit Adds New Momentum to India-Fiji Relations
India and Fiji’s bilateral relations are deeply rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and a strong diaspora presence. Overlapping strategic concerns, shared economic interests, and efforts to integrate with the Indo-Pacific economic...
Africa’s millionaire population to grow 65%
Africa’s millionaire population is projected to grow by 65% over the next decade, according to the newly published Africa Wealth Report 2025. The continent is currently home to 25 billionaires, 348 centi-millionaires, and 122,500 millionaires — a...