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400% Increase In Deaths By Euthanasia In Victoria, Australia, As Law Set To Expand Further Next Year

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:09 am | Right To Life

The most recent annual report for the year 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 shows there were 140 cases of euthanasia during this time period, compared with only 28 cases for the same time period in 2020-21. More >>

Myanmar: Türk Deplores Deadly Strikes At Busy Rakhine Market

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 8:43 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The attack in Kyauktaw came just hours before Malaysia started to implement a plan to deport some 5,000 Myanmar nationals. More >>

UN Committee On Enforced Disappearances Publishes Findings On Armenia, Belize, Gabon And Lesotho

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 8:42 am | United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) today issued its findings on Armenia, Belize, Gabon and Lesotho after reviewing the four States Parties during its latest session. More >>

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Mother Rescued In Remote PNG After Premature Triplets Die Before Help Arrives

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 6:07 pm | RNZ

Manolos Aviation chief executive and pilot Captain Jurgen Ruh said the outcome could potentially have been different if the medevac team had received the emergency call earlier. More >>

New PINA President Pledges To Strengthen Pacific Newsrooms

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 6:04 pm | RNZ

Neville Choi, who is also president of Papua New Guinea's Media Council, told RNZ Pacific that the PINA Secretariat needed greater support, accountability and transparency. More >>

Pacific Life Expectancy Gains Uneven As Naoero Falls Furthest Behind, Experts Say

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 5:59 pm | RNZ

The authors aruge that Naoero could benefit from migration rights to Australia, similar to what the Cook Islands and Niue have with New Zealand: unlimited migration rights to Aotearoa and who are also entitled to a New Zealand passport. More >>

Friends Of Te Papa Join Global Event

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 4:43 pm | Friends of Te Papa

President Mazz Scannell said the World Day is both a celebration and way to showcase how Friends of Te Papa support the Museum and what’s on offer for members. More >>

Solomon Islands Rejoins EITI: Turning Natural Resource Wealth Into Sustainable Development

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 4:40 pm | United Nations Development Programme

UNDP Pacific Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altangerel said the country’s return to EITI was an important opportunity to connect transparency with stronger institutions and better development outcomes. More >>

Chief Economists Expect Global Economy To Stabilize, But Fiscal Constraints & AI Investment Uncertainty Threaten Growth

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 3:25 pm | World Economic Forum

Since 2020, fiscal support has been the most significant source of resilience for the global economy, cited by 69% of surveyed economists. More >>

North Guadalcanal Constituency Provides $100,000 In Consecration Support To Two Churches

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 2:43 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

Saint Mary Metapona Anglican Church will hold its official consecration (dedication) next month in October 2026, while All Saints of Melanesia Bubulu Anglican Church will hold its own in November 2026. More >>

US Migration Externalization Scheme Mires Over 35 Other States, Triggering Cascade Of Human Rights Violations

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 8:24 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights

The experts have issued communications to the US and all Governments with which it entered into externalization agreements as of June 2026 – a total of 35 countries and territories so far. More >>

Floods Drive Hundreds Of Families In Western Nepal From Their Homes

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 8:06 am | Save the Children

The floods and landslides come just a month after flash floods tore through Northern Nepal, killing at least 1,400 people with about 5,700 still missing. More >>

Colombia - Türk Welcomes Landmark Restorative Justice Steps Involving Former FARC Leaders And Army Officers

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 8:02 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

“Colombia’s landmark restorative measures with respect to that conflict, now underway, are a global achievement for transitional justice,” the High Commissioner said. More >>

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 Advance Progress On Planet, Technology And Investment

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 12:15 am | World Economic Forum

As prolonged conflicts and geopolitical tensions put energy, economic and diplomatic systems under strain, business leaders can play a critical role in shaping what comes next, said Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum. More >>

Five Sectors, One Movement: Slow Food Grows Its Coalition Network With Cacao, Cider And Drinks

Monday, 28 September 2026, 11:58 pm | Slow Food

At a time when agricultural biodiversity continues to decline, and many small-scale producers face increasing economic pressure, the Coalitions offer a collaborative model that goes beyond individual sectors. More >>

Tuvalu And Ireland Set Out Vision For 2027 Conference On Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels

Monday, 28 September 2026, 11:30 pm | Tuvalu Mission to the UN

Come with a challenge you are prepared to work on. Come with an idea, an initiative, finance, technology or expertise that can help another country move forward, says Tuvalu Prime Minister Teo. More >>

PPFA Welcomes Philippine UN Walkout, Calls On Marcos Jr. To Walk The Talk On Palestine

Monday, 28 September 2026, 8:08 pm | Philippines-Palestine Friendship Association

To stand with Palestine is to stand against all forms of oppression. The UN walkout is a meaningful act of solidarity, but solidarity must go beyond diplomatic gestures. More >>

For Over 200 Years: Switzerland’s Wealth Tax Has Generated 9.6 Billion Euros Annually

Monday, 28 September 2026, 5:58 pm | The Better News

The wealth tax has a long history in Switzerland. As early as the time of the Helvetic Republic around 1800, there was an attempt to establish a uniform Swiss tax system, including a wealth tax. More >>

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Getting 'Scarier' In The Northern Marianas, Recovery Agency Says

Monday, 28 September 2026, 3:51 pm | RNZ

Substance Abuse Addiction and Rehabilitation (SAAR) Program manager Charlotte Flores said the change comes as health authorities report a sharp rise in methamphetamine-related illnesses and deaths in the territory. More >>

'We Will Not Forget': Vanuatu Comes Together To Honour 45 Lives Lost At Sea In Recent Weeks

Monday, 28 September 2026, 3:49 pm | RNZ

The newspaper reported that, in a petition dated 15 September, the chiefs said the sea was the country's highway, livelihood and heritage and must not become a graveyard. More >>

Vanuatu Signs Declaration To Give Children And Youth Greater Voice On Climate

Monday, 28 September 2026, 3:46 pm | RNZ

Vanuatu is the fifth Pacific country to sign the declaration, which has been recognised by more than 75 countries and territories worldwide. More >>

Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto 2026: A Global Call For Biodiversity, Justice And Peace

Monday, 28 September 2026, 9:48 am | Slow Food

A political declaration championing agroecology and food sovereignty, while firmly rejecting exclusion and nationalism More >>

Tourism Conditions Improve Across Most Economies, Despite Global Headwinds, WEF Index Finds

Monday, 28 September 2026, 9:31 am | World Economic Forum

“Tourism is a major part of the global economy, and the TTDI makes clear that resilience is what keeps that value intact when conditions change,” said Cara Morton, CEO Global Businesses and Operations, Zurich Insurance Group. More >>

UN Human Rights Updates List Of Companies Involved In Israeli Settlements In Occupied Palestinian Territory

Monday, 28 September 2026, 8:51 am | OHCHR

The latest update focuses on businesses engaged in the agriculture, transport, storage, waste management, energy, food and hospitality providers sectors. More >>

Ethiopia: Türk Alarmed By Civilian Impact Of Hostilities, Urges De-Escalation

Monday, 28 September 2026, 8:44 am | OHCHR

He urged all parties to take all measures needed to ensure effective protection of civilians from harm, and to allow safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all who need it. More >>

Protection For Girls Must Be Stepped Up As Trafficking And Violence Risks Rise One Month After Devastating Floods

Monday, 28 September 2026, 8:32 am | Save The Children

Uncertainty over permanent housing and livelihoods is putting girls at risk one month after the flash flood that killed at least 1,400 people with about 5,700 still missing. More >>

Putting Rights, Choices And Investment At The Heart Of Bodily Autonomy And Sexual Health

Monday, 28 September 2026, 4:46 am | CNS

The price of reproductive healthcare can be measured in dollars. The cost of not providing it is measured in unintended pregnancies, preventable illness, lives lost and opportunities denied to women. More >>

AI’s Apparent Danger Is Its Selling Point

Monday, 28 September 2026, 4:42 am | Independent Media Institute

Constant warnings from AI companies serve as both a marketing tool and a consolidation strategy. As major companies manage stock prices and upcoming IPOs, the benefits of portraying the tech as powerful & dangerous are becoming clear. More >>

Four Sailors Rescued After Yacht Hits Whale Off Norfolk Island

Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:53 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Maritime New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) has coordinated the rescue of four sailors on an Australian flagged vessel that was abandoned after hitting a whale 250 nautical miles North of Norfolk Island. “At approximately 1pm Saturday ... More >>

“This Is Not Conservation – It’s A Cartel” - Unique Indigenous Gathering Issues Hard-Hitting Landmark Declaration

Friday, 25 September 2026, 11:17 pm | Survival International

The hard-hitting Declaration has been issued by the 60 Indigenous people from 16 countries around the world who came together for the unprecedented gathering. More >>

Philippine Parliamentarians, Labor Leaders Raise Alarm Bells On U.S.-Led Pax Silica Trade Deal

Friday, 25 September 2026, 11:02 pm | ICHRP

On September 25-26, hundreds of advocates and organizations from around the world will convene in Toronto to discuss the dire political and economic crisis in the Philippines and how allies can come together in solidarity. More >>

APEC Transportation Ministers Issue Joint Statement

Friday, 25 September 2026, 10:22 pm | APEC

APEC transportation ministers encouraged economies to accelerate the modernization, upgrading and digital transformation of transport infrastructure and cooperation on secure digital solutions to improve urban and rural transportation. More >>

Pacific Communities Draw On Local Knowledge To Build Resilience

Friday, 25 September 2026, 2:30 pm | University Of South Pacific

Through initiatives such as the U.S.–PRAFP public seminar, USP continues to provide opportunities for regional knowledge-sharing and critical discussion on resilience, adaptation and sustainable development. More >>

First Global Gathering Of Indigenous People Fighting Conservation To Issue Landmark Declaration

Friday, 25 September 2026, 10:42 am | Survival International

Today, at least 3 million Indigenous people across Africa, Asia and the Americas are paying the price for conservation — with their land and with their lives. Those who resist face intimidation, criminalization, violence and, in some cases, murder. More >>

Seasonal Weather Chaos Just Part Of The Picture Behind Pacific Maritime Tragedies, Climatologist Says

Friday, 25 September 2026, 9:04 am | RNZ

El Niño has caused extreme heat in parts of the world, extensive drought in the Western Pacific and disruptions to ocean currents through the tropical Pacific. More >>

UN Member States: Support Adoption Of The HLM Political Declaration

Friday, 25 September 2026, 8:00 am | The Independent Panel

Ebola shows us exactly why pandemic readiness cannot wait More >>

At 5-Year Mark, Action Under Energy Compacts Has Delivered Electricity Access To Over 300M And Strong Renewables Growth

Friday, 25 September 2026, 7:36 am | United Nations

Progress towards affordable and clean energy for all continues, but the latest data and analysis underscores the need to accelerate action. More >>

Yemen: Türk Decries Deepening Conflict And Appalling Impact On Civilians

Friday, 25 September 2026, 7:31 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Ground fighting, artillery fire and airstrikes, including drone and missile strikes, have killed and wounded at least 125 civilians since a wave of new attacks by ‘Ansar Allah’ at the start of August. More >>

What Are Prediction Markets—and Can They Really Predict The Future?

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 6:33 pm | Independent Media Institute

Prediction markets allow people to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. Supporters see them as powerful forecasting tools, while critics warn they can encourage speculation, manipulation, and the financialization of uncertainty. More >>

University Students Push Back Against Calls To Scrap Māori And Pacific Admissions Scheme

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ

A university admissions scheme aimed at building the Māori and Pacific medical workforce has found itself at the centre of a political debate. More >>

Pasifika Voters Urged To Judge Parties On Results, Not Promises

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:03 pm | RNZ

While immigration policies may have attracted attention among Pacific communities, Dr Mone said they were not necessarily the biggest priority for Pacific voters. More >>

Papuan Civilians Shot In Latest Security Forces Violence In Yahukimo

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ

Human Rights Monitor reports that military and police personnel opened fire at a group of Indigenous Papuan civilians near Samboga Village last Friday while returning from a gold-panning site. More >>

The President Just Threw You Out Of The White House, Too

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 10:01 am | Reporters Without Borders

Trump’s ban on the media is about much more than a few reporters’ access to the White House. White House correspondents, videographers, and photographers are our eyes and ears keeping tabs on the American presidency. More >>

APEC Ministers Advance Digital Innovation To Build More Resilient Transport Systems

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 7:58 am | APEC

As air, rail, road and maritime transportation are more connected, new risks emerge. Ministers pointed to cybersecurity threats that could ripple across entire networks, disrupting businesses well beyond a single point of failure. More >>

Beyond Unmet Need: Putting Rights, Choice And Investment At The Centre Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 7:31 am | CNS

Investing in sexual and reproductive health and rights is not only a question of meeting health needs - it can also generate substantial health and economic returns, according to the Guttmacher Institute’s “Adding It Up 2024” report. More >>

When Everything Becomes A National Security Threat

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 7:21 am | The Rutherford Institute

“National security” has been used as the justification for surveillance, secret courts, classification, warrantless spying, military intervention, watchlists, detention, border searches, censorship claims and the concealment of government misconduct. More >>