The arrival of the New Year varies dramatically depending on your geographical location, creating fascinating contrasts between neighboring regions. One of the most striking examples of this ...

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 ...

The detection happened in October and November near Uafato on Samoa’s island of Upolu. Manumea is a special bird for experts ...

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 island of Kiritimati in Kiribati became the first place in the world to welcome 2026, kicking off global New Year ...

Australia’s New Year’s Eve celebrations took a controversial turn after revellers attempted to reserve public space to watch ...

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 ...

Kiribati is one of the first to celebrate the new year alongside Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau and New Zealand. #FelizAño || La isla ...

In every code, from rugby to badminton, Pasifika sport fans have been spoilt for choice - throughout 2025 there was something ...

From Norse gods to straw ornaments: discover how the mischievous Scandinavian Christmas goat became a beloved Yule ...

The early arrival of the New Year in Kiribati is due to its unique geographical placement and time zone, making it the ...