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Chinese president pledges support for Samoa's economic development

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi here on Tuesday, pledging further support for the Pacific island country's push for economic development.

Chinese Premier to attend Summer Davos forum

Premier Li Keqiang will attend the 12th Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin from September 19 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang announced Wednesday at a daily press briefing.

Governor General of Australia receives UAE Ambassador

General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia, met here on Thursday with Dr. Obaid Al Hairi Salem Al Ketbi, who called to bid farewell at the end of his tenure as UAE Ambassador to Australia and Non-Resident Ambassador to Vanuatu, Samoa and Solomon Islands.

Inactivity puts adults worldwide at risk of disease: UN

An estimated 1.4 billion people globally don't exercise enough, increasing their risk for a number of diseases including diabetes, heart attack, stroke and some cancers, according to a new report of World Health Organization (WHO), a U.N. agency

Veteran Cahill to make one last appearance for Australia

Australia's all-time top goal-scorer Tim Cahill will make one last appearance for his country, it was announced Tuesday, after calling time on his international career at the Russia World Cup.

Tsunami warning for three Pacific islands after quake

A tsunami warning was issued for New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu Wednesday after a strong earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, although seismologists said there were no immediate reports of damage.

Samoa rejects China Pacific debt forgiveness call

Samoa's prime minister has rejected a call for Pacific island nations to ask China to write-off debts granted under Beijing's foreign aid programme in the region.

Tonga PM calls on China to write-off Pacific debt

Tonga Prime Minister Akalisi Pohiva has called for China to write-off debts owed by Pacific island countries, warning that repayments impose a huge burden on the impoverished nations

Tonga PM challenges Pacific leaders to weight-loss competition

1 in 7 Zika babies born with defects in US territories

New Zealand launches new trans-Pacific data cable

New Zealand Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran Friday welcomed the commercial launch of the new trans-Pacific Hawaiki cable that improves and enhances the country's international connectivity.

Samoa seal Rugby World Cup spot with win in Germany

Fidow on fire as Samoa thrash Germany

Ed Fidow bagged a hat-trick of tries as Samoa moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2019 World Cup when they thrashed Germany 66-15 in Apia on Saturday, snapping a two-year losing streak.

Chinese medical team departs for Samoa

A medical team of six on Friday headed to Samoa in the south Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Super rugby team could crack US, says report

A New Zealand government study released Wednesday backs a Pacific island team in the Super Rugby competition, believing it could provide a gateway to the potentially lucrative United States market.