China’s influence operations in Samoa have been patient, persistent, and, as the election proved, profoundly effective.

After Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga are among the first countries to welcome the New Year. The New Zealand city of Auckland is ...

In the U.S., the first major New Year’s Eve holiday television special will kick of at 7 p.m. EST with a special YouTube live ...

The Uganda Police Force has approved 2,385 applications for fireworks displays ahead of New Year 2026, authorising 10 licensed companies to conduct the displays on behalf of successful applicants ...

Visiting one of the U.S.' breathtaking national parks may not sound obvious to do when it's cold outside, but perhaps these ...

This month, services were held to celebrate the life of Gloria Marks, one of the last surviving patients of Kalaupapa, ...

Giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than previously thought thanks to the help of local ...

Discover the top pop-culture-inspired vacations to watch for in 2026, as set-jetting becomes a fast-growing trend among ...

Five new energy projects will launch in Hawaii and American Samoa in 2026, with support from the state’s energy office.

Bill Goodwin is retiring on Wednesday, Dec. 31, closing out a 33-year NOAA science career that spanned six United States ...

President Donald Trump spent most of 2025 hacking away at large parts of the federal government. His administration fired, ...