Do geopolitical rivalries undermine accountability in Pacific Islands development aid?
The authors of the study found that there are concerns that geopolitical competition can lead to the prioritisation…
Moldova declares energy emergency amid fears of Russian gas shortage
On Friday, Moldova’s parliament voted to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector due to concerns…
Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
By Chris Lau and Yoonjung Seo, CNN South Korean veterans drink coffee at an observation deck of the…
Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.
Zackory Kirk, an influencer based in Atlanta who goes by the name The Zactivist and has more than…
New Zealand inks ‘sustainable’ trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland
Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay with officials from Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland sign the Agreement on…
Tonga fall short against Romania as Flying Fijians bring back European players for Wales
Tonga’s tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna (#03) challenges Romanian players in a ruck during the France 2023 Rugby World…
Asafo Aumua braced for All Blacks litmus test against Ireland
Asafo Aumua offloads under pressure. Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2024 www.photosport.nz All Blacks v Ireland Kick-off: 9.10am Saturday…
From Italy to the Hobby: Wembanyama’s Card Market and Why CT Scanning Is a No-Go With Nick Andrews
Mike is back and ready to share the highs and lows of his Italian vacation with Jesse to…
Why is fear fun? The science of why we love to scare ourselves.
It’s spooky season, that time of year when people spend lots of time and money deliberately freaking themselves…
How migrant students are lured to the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus
The Financial Times recently put the spotlight on a phenomenon that has been dubbed the “north Cyprus trap”…
Australian billionaire Tim Heath fights off his alleged abductors in Estonia
By Katri Uibu, ABC Australian billionaire Tim Heath survived a kidnapping in Estonia. Photo: Supplied/Yolo Australian billionaire Tim…
Small island states role in geopolitics and climate change to top CHOGM agenda – expert
Commonwealth Secretariat head Patricia Scotland, left, and Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa in Apia. 20 October 2024…