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Twelve Samoan students just became the first recipients of new Chinese scholarships that will open doors to higher education. The National University of Samoa's partnership with China marks a fresh chapter in educational access for Pacific students.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
After 10 years apart during the holidays, a son secretly flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to surprise his father on Christmas. Cathay Pacific captured the tearful reunion that reminds us what the season is really about.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. With help from Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong for an emotional surprise reunion.
A new UN report reveals how Asia-Pacific cities can transform slums into thriving communities by 2050. The roadmap targets affordable housing, secure jobs, and cleaner air for over 2 billion urban residents.
As China's technology advances rapidly, South Korea is shifting from competition to collaboration, creating a more resilient regional innovation network. The move could strengthen both economies while building a more connected Asia-Pacific supply chain.
New Zealand lawmakers just introduced groundbreaking legislation that would recognize whales as legal persons with rights to migrate freely, maintain their culture, and live in healthy habitats. The bill honors an Indigenous treaty signed by Pacific leaders before Māori King Tūheitia's death in 2024.
A Queensland farmer spent a decade saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who transformed her family's banana farm. Now 130 workers have a spiritual home on a hilltop with views across Cape York Peninsula.
Scientists using a revolutionary technique discovered mysterious plate-like structures deep beneath the Pacific Ocean where nothing should exist. The finding could rewrite our understanding of how Earth's interior works and shapes our planet's surface.
The global wind industry just hit a historic milestone with 150 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025, and the Philippines has emerged from the sidelines to become one of Asia's most promising clean energy markets. After years of untapped potential, new policies are turning the island nation into an investment hotspot.
Yang Yunseo, 18, became the first Korean to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship, dominating the field with a record-tying eight-stroke victory. Her wire-to-wire triumph at Royal Wellington Golf Club earned her spots in three major championships.
Houston-based Transition Industries just secured the final piece needed to build what will become the world's largest ultra-low carbon methanol facility on Mexico's Pacific coast. Construction starts soon on the $3.3 billion plant that promises to transform clean fuel production while creating over 6,000 jobs.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. This year, with help from his brother Lewis and Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to pull off the surprise of a lifetime.
In rugby's ultimate underdog story, Moana Pasifika defeated the Fijian Drua 40-26 in sweltering Lautoka heat, ending a nine-game home winning streak. Captain Miracle Faiilagi scored three tries in 17 minutes to lead his team to their first victory on Fijian soil.
The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 victory over the Patriots, capping an incredible comeback season for quarterback Sam Darnold. Running back Kenneth Walker III earned MVP honors as Seattle brought the Lombardi Trophy back to the Pacific Northwest.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
Over one million fans flooded downtown Seattle streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX championship victory, creating one of the city's largest gatherings in history. The two-mile parade route became a sea of blue and green as the Pacific Northwest honored its returning champions.
Four of the world's top women's rugby teams will compete at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium this April, returning to a venue that already broke U.S. attendance records. The stadium, built specifically for women's professional sports, welcomes the Pacific Four Series as part of America's growing rugby future.
New evidence reveals that when a 100-year drought hit Easter Island in 1550, communities didn't collapse. They adapted, creating new traditions and power structures that helped them survive.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute that's using satellite technology to tackle real-world challenges like illegal fishing, crop protection, and disaster response. The organization is already partnering with New Zealand and other Indo-Pacific nations to make communities safer and more resilient.
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