Baby born on migrant boat heading for Spain’s Canary Islands
A baby girl has been born on board a packed migrant dinghy heading to Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands. Medical and government officials said the baby and mother were in good health. A Spanish government spokesperson in the Canary Islands said the two would likely be taken in at a humanitarian center for migrants and […]
‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea | Pacific islands
TA few years ago, fisherman Siri James was living in a small village near Pariba Beach on the south coast of Papua New Guinea. But as the tide continued to rise, James was forced to move farther from shore. “It's not easy to move inland. I was born and raised on the sea, I'm a […]
6 Decades of Communism Leave a Third of Island’s Housing in Ruins
Cuba's collapse, caused by decades of disastrous communist policies, is underway, and a significant portion of the country's housing is in ruins, posing a high risk to poor residents living in buildings that may collapse at any time. is bringing about. Building collapses are a recurring and deadly problem for Cubans. The communist Castro regime, […]
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease | Chagos Islands
Mauritius is holding out over a deal to take control of the Chagos Islands from Britain, with less than a month left for ministers to salvage the deal. The Mauritian government, which took office last month, has made it clear that it is dissatisfied with the terms negotiated by the previous government. Over the weekend, […]
Mauritian PM asks for independent review of Chagos Island deal with UK | Chagos Islands
The Mauritian prime minister has called for an independent review of the Chagos Islands agreement with the UK, according to the parliamentary record. “I would like to inform the House that I have called for an independent review of the draft confidential agreements that have been agreed,” new Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said in parliament […]
Flight passengers visiting this vacation spot will have to pay a fee just to leave the islands
The Maldives, a luxury South Asian island known for its crystal-clear waters and luxury resorts, has raised air taxes on tourists. According to the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, the exit tax will begin in 2022 and will be levied on passengers departing the Maldives from Maldivian airports based on their class of travel. Taxes vary […]
‘Resurgence’ in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence | Pacific islands
China is making fresh efforts to drum up support for Pacific island nations, a new report has found, after marking a “revival” of state-backed aid and infrastructure funding. Over the past decade, China has lavished billions of dollars on Pacific island nations as part of its ongoing efforts to compete with the United States and […]
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis brings ‘Whoopi Goldberg’s FAVORITE’ cakes to the Capitol – after ‘The View’ co-host slammed Staten Island’s Holtermann’s Bakery
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) served Staten Island's finest Charlotte Russian cake on Capitol Hill Wednesday to show support for Halterman's Bakery — Whoopi Goldberg One week after accusing the 146-year-old pastry shop of political bias. “She claims that because of her politics, they won't implement these orders. That's just not true,” the local lawmaker said […]
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat | Pacific islands
The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an $800 million U.S. military buildup plan that includes new airfields in the Pacific territory “must happen” amid concerns over China's recent missile tests in the region. . Tinian, with a population of approximately 3,500 people, is one of the three major islands of the Commonwealth of […]
Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035 | Pacific islands
Australian Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen declared the landmark Paris Agreement, which saved the world from “the brink of catastrophic 4°C warming”, was “working”, but countries are still looking ahead to 2035. and the need to set the most ambitious emissions targets possible. Limit worsening global warming. Delivering Australia's National Statement on the floor of […]