Purdue, Archaeological Legacy Institute Postpone Amelia Earhart Expedition To 2026

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 30, 2025 Updated: Oct 29, 2025 @ 3:26 PM Amelia Earhart on the nose of her Lockheed Electra, March 12, 1937. Photo from Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections, George Palmer Putnam Collection of...

Pope invited to visit Fiji by President during meet at the Apostolic Palace

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has has met with Pope Leo XIV a and has invited him to visit Fiji and, by extension, the Pacific region. Ratu Naiqama met with the Pope and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, at the...

In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges

Deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is dotted with clusters of brown and black rocks, each containing valuable metals. The rocks, known as polymetallic nodules, hold reserves of critical minerals that could be used to power...

China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific

By Bang Xiao CANBERRA (ABC PACIFIC) — China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As domestic demand slows and Western tariffs squeeze exports, Beijing has been forced to turn its industrial...

Monitoring chemicals helps to track global progress

A new Global Environment Facility program is supporting the expansion of work to monitor the distribution of long-lasting chemicals and mercury: toxic substances that present major risks to human and environmental health. The Global Chemicals...

China’s Coming Small Wars

By Michael Hanson The world took note of the meteoric growth of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), both in size and capability. Specifically, the PLA and PLAN’s amphibious capabilities development is impressive and alarming. According to many...

The Purdue-led search for Amelia Earhart's plane has been delayed

Archaeologists suspected they found clues about missing pilot Amelia Earhart after 2020 satellite imagery identified what is now known as the Taraia Object, a "visual anomaly" that is believed to be the remains of her airplane, Electra. Last July,...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Good Samaritan Sister elected to key Benedictine role

Sr Meg Kahler SGS with Abbot Primate Jeremias Schroeder OSB (Sisters of the Good Samaritan/BEAO Meeting participants) Good Samaritan Sister Meg Kahler was elected president of the Benedictine Union of East Asia and Oceania during its biennial...

Sato and Siang to JICA KCCP young leaders

Jevon I. Sato, Division of Protected Areas and Species Project Coordinator, and Ariel D. Siang, Bureau of Fisheries Administrative Specialist, have been accepted to JICA’s KCCP Young Leaders, Industrial Development through Local Resources. Through...

List of 6 Countries Where Planes Can't Land, No. 3 Will Surprise You!

Six Countries Where Planes Can’t Land: While air travel connects most of the world today, there are still a few countries where planes cannot land due to geography, size, or isolation. These nations, despite their charm and tourism appeal, are...

Sky NZ wins Olympic Games rights through 2032

Sky New Zealand (NZ), the country’s pay-TV giant, has secured broadcast rights for the Olympic Games through 2032 after months of speculation. The agreement, struck with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will see Sky NZ provide exclusive...

Urgent Action Needed To Protect Coconuts

Press Release – PGRSC Pacific users will discuss solutions to challenges faced across the region as well as learn new tools and skillsets, with technologies like GIS and Remote Sensing already transforming fields from agriculture to disaster...

Satellite device could transform sea rescues

Imagine you’re on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work. Maybe you’ve got a personal locator beacon, but you forgot to check the battery and it’s dead. Drifting at night, you can see pinpoints of light...

The Secret Time Capsule on an East Wing and a Prayer

Donald Trump wants to crush The Swamp. The leaks, the sneaks, and the secrets are all there. Our writers, David Gardner, Farrah Tomazin, and Sarah Ewall-Wice, are sifting through the ooze so you don’t have to. Don’t miss out. Never miss another...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

10 Least-visited countries in 2025: Offbeat travel destinations for crowd-free getaways

Travel News As global travel surges again in November 2025, finding destinations untouched by overtourism is becoming harder. Yet, some corners of the world remain blissfully calm, places where you can experience raw beauty, authentic cultures,...

‘Oceans on Fire’

WELLINGTON (PMN) — As heatwaves in the ocean become stronger across the Pacific, island nations like Tuvalu and Kiribati, along with New Zealand and Australia, are facing serious challenges from a warming sea. The changes are leading to declining...