Australia is making a strong push to host the COP31 climate summit in 2025. The country's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, is heading to Brazil for the COP30 summit to advocate for Australia's bid. This comes as Australia and Turkey are locked in a competition to host the event. The COP, or Conference of the Parties, is a major annual gathering focused on climate actio...
Staten Island is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Rain is expected to arrive Saturday evening, with temperatures climbing into the 50s. But don't get too comfortable, because a cold front is on its way, bringing strong winds that will stick around through Sunday. The rain is forecasted to start after sunset on Saturday, with showers spreading across the NYC ...
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly opposes any diplomatic interactions with Taiwan. The meeting took place ...
Anguilla, a small British island in the Caribbean, has been named the safest spot in the region. This news comes from a recent report that looked at crime rates, law enforcement, and political stability. The island boasts very low crime rates, making it a peaceful and relaxing place for tourists. While drug-related crimes happen, they rarely affect visitors. The U. ...
On a seemingly ordinary Monday, the internet had a massive hiccup. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, faced a serious issue with its DNS resolution. This glitch caused widespread chaos, with many popular websites and services going offline. The outage highlighted a significant vulnerability in the internet's infrastructure. The problem started early in the day and quickly...
The Pacific Islands Forum recently made headlines for a bold move. They decided to keep 21 donor countries, including big names like the United States and China, out of their top political meeting. This decision wasn't made lightly. It came after a long talk among foreign ministers in Fiji. Why did they do it? It all started with the Solomon Islands, who are hosting...
Climate change is a big problem for small island nations. These places are in serious trouble because of the pollution from big countries. They didn't cause the problem, but they are the ones suffering the most. Rising sea levels, bad storms, and lack of clean water are just a few of the issues they face. In 2022, a big survey was done. It included over 14, 710 peop...
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made a big decision. Countries can now take each other to court over climate change. This includes historic emissions of gases that warm the planet. The judge in the Hague, Netherlands, said it's tricky to figure out who caused what. But the ruling is a big deal. It's not legally binding, but experts think it could have bi...
The "Love Island USA" season might be over, but the drama and affection didn't end at the airport. Contestants made their way through Nadi International Airport in Fiji, where fans captured their final moments together. Pepe Garcia and Nic Vansteenberghe stole the show, acting like old married couples by helping with the luggage. It was a sweet sight, showing the bo...
Apple's Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, has been a topic of much discussion. There have been conflicting reports about its future, with some suggesting it might shrink in the iPhone 17 models. However, other sources claim it will stay the same size. A reliable leaker, Majin Bu, has shared some insights on Apple's plans for the Dynamic Island. The ...