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Friends of Tonga: Bilingual Reading Apps Aim To Boost Literacy In Tonga

Around 70% of Tongan households lack reading materials for kids, according to a 2017 World Bank report. Tau Laukonga gives all families instant access to a free digital library that can be enjoyed even without internet access.

UN News: Guterres Alarmed By Israeli Plans To Expand Gaza Ground Offensive

The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.

Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific: Poverty Persists Across PNG And Pacific Despite Economic Growth - World Bank

About half of Papua New Guinea's population lives on less than US$3.65 a day, while Fiji and Solomon Islands are also struggling to raise its living standards.

350.org: 350.org Pacific Reacts To Albanese Win In Australia Federal Elections

The result is an indication that Australia isn’t falling prey to the divisive politics of the far right, but there is still work to be done. Labour has made climate promises in the past and we intend to hold them accountable to these.

Carbon Market Watch: Cookstove Carbon Credits: Recipe For Cooking The Climate Books

A new report reveals that cookstove carbon projects eligible for the Korean Emissions Trading System are at risk of issuing 18 times more credits than they should, echoing past EU carbon market mistakes.

Reporters Without Borders: RSF Releases 2025 World Press Freedom Index

The data measured by the RSF Index’s economic indicator clearly shows that today’s news media are caught between preserving their editorial independence and ensuring their economic survival.

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