Music news: K-pop star HyunA issues statement after fainting on stage during Macau festival
K-pop icon HyunA has publicly addressed the startling incident in which she fainted mid-performance during the Waterbomb Macau…
By Carmela Calling
Carmela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
Aside from writing, she loves watching Korean films and series.
Her other interests include history, politics, Korean pop music, anime, shopping, traveling, trying new cuisines, and learning new things, especially languages!
Music news: Fans gush over BTS ‘mini-reunion’ during Jin’s Incheon concert
A surge of emotions swept through the Incheon Munhak Stadium on Friday when Jin, one of the members…
Norway expresses regret over Venezuela’s decision to close embassy in Oslo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Norway has expressed regret over Venezuela’s decision to close its embassy…
Multiple earthquakes strike Philippines
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Music news: South Korean boy band BTS to make comeback in 2026 with world tour
BTS, the world-renowned South Korean boy band, has officially begun preparations for a big comeback next year.
New Caledonia gears up for contentious Citizenship Day celebrations
Police have begun to mobilise in the New Caledonian capital of Noumea and surrounding cities in preparation for…
PNG and Australia to sign bilateral defence treaty
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia are set to sign a bilateral defence treaty to integrate the military…
Residents of French Polynesia march against methamphetamine abuse
Thousands of residents in French Polynesia protested this weekend to oppose the growing influence of methamphetamines in the…
Israel seeks to expand relations with Pacific Island states
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Israel announced that a delegation will visit Pacific Island states to…
Fijians told to observe healthy lifestyle to combat widespread anaemia
Devina Nand, the head of Fiji’s Department of Wellness at the Ministry of Health, has encouraged the public…
Pacific governments urged to improve laws for domestic violence victims
Nauru’s Minister for Women and Social Development Affairs Charmaine Scotty has called on South Pacific governments to improve…
Fiji government investigates fake immigration website
Fiji's Ministry of Immigration Permanent Secretary Aliki Salusalu has said law enforcement and cyber intelligence agencies are stepping…
Papua New Guinea launches site with online employment opportunities
The National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) in Papua New Guinea revealed Monday that its online platform now includes…
New Zealand to help stranded Pacific Islanders in Middle East
The New Zealand Defence Force is planning to send planes to Iran and Israel to assist any stranded…
Official warns Fiji government of rising HIV cases
Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, assistant minister for Fiji's Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, has called on the national government to…
MSG Leaders’ Summit wraps up with Middle East conflict in focus
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, June 24, with the Middle East…
UNICEF to boost child protection in South Pacific
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that it will strengthen child protection policies in South Pacific nations…
Cook Islands committee rejects measure to become Christian nation
The Religious Organisation Special Select Committee has rejected the proposed constitutional amendment to declare Cook Islands as a…
New Caledonia marks first anniversary of deadly riots
The French High Commission in Noumea, New Caledonia, has imposed security measures across the country from May 12…
Miss Pacific Island shares upcoming projects
Litara Ieremia-Allan, the reigning Miss Samoa and Miss Pacific Island, has reminded the public to stay tuned for…
Pacific Conference of Churches reacts to election of new pope
The South Pacific region, which is made up of small lying atolls and nations in that portion of…
South Pacific countries reflect on late Pope Francis’ legacy
A number of South Pacific nations, which are not well-known due to their small size, limited resources and…
Kiribati records highest TB cases in Pacific
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that the island nation of Kiribati has the highest number…
Fijian student acknowledges parents for international leadership award
Parisha Singh, the first Fijian international student to receive the New South Wales (NSW) International Student Leadership Award,…