Last week, governments from across the world gathered in Geneva for the first session of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and a presentation of the inaugural report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. It marked an important step towards building global rules for artificial intelligence. The Pacific can contribute to global AI governance. Pacific representation in the forums shaping AI's future can and must emphasise the distinction this region brings to shape AI models and applications of the future. By Kanni Wignaraja and Munkhtuya Altangerel
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Suva, Fiji
Friday 17 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nine new law practitioners were admitted to the Bar this morning, 17 July, during a brief admission ceremony held at Court 1 of the Supreme Court of Tonga in Nuku’alofa.
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lepeka Moala (30) is serving six months in prison, after the Appeal Court quashed her 30 months fully suspended sentence for obtaining $88,000 by false pretences from two people, whose vehicle purchases never arrived.
Friday 17 July 2026
Japan has strengthened its support for football development in Tonga with a donation of training equipment to the Tonga Football Association (TFA), reinforcing more than five decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Former and current students of Tonga High School performed traditional cultural dances for HRH Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita during the groundbreaking ceremony for the school's new clock tower at the Faa'imata grounds, today.
Thursday 16 July 2026
New York, USA
Tonga acknowledged the economic impacts of the Middle East crisis on its economy, despite its geographical distance, citing rising costs and constrained fiscal space, during a series of high level meetings this week in New York, USA.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Houma, Tongatapu
The construction of one of four planned aged care facilities in Tonga, began yesterday, 15 July, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Houma Aged Care Centre in Houma.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A concern that Tonga has limited resources to reintegrate returnees who have been deported from other countries was expressed by the Crown Prince, at the launching of Tonga’s first National Returnees Reintegration Policy and Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce stigma and strengthen community support for returnees.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tangi Mei Moana partnership between the University of Otago and the Tonga National University (TNU) is continuing to create opportunities for the next generation of Tongan and Pacific scientists.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
The Tongan 'Tala' will arrive in the United Kingdom in London ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with supporters from across Wales and England expected to gather at Heathrow Airport to welcome the national netball team Wednesday morning.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Alberta, Canada
‘Ikale Tahi could not defeat Spain’s Los Leones (lions) strong attack who won with a score of 32-19 in their Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying clash.
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Young women from communities across Tonga celebrated the completion of the fourth phase of a development programme ‘This Is How We Football’, at the Loto-Tonga Soka Centre on Saturday, 11 July 206.
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 23-year-old man surrendered to Police hours after the body of a 29-year-old Fonongahina man was found lying on Liku Road early Sunday morning, 12 July. Police allege the victim was run over by a vehicle before the driver fled the scene
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Monday 13 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tu'imatamoana Fish Market has been certified to export high quality seafood, achieving the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. The export facility had remained largely unused since the COVID-19 pandemic and significant improvements were required for certification.
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Monday 13 July 2026
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Pape'ete, Tahiti
Leah Heimuli led Tonga's women's tennis team into the Oceania Cup semi-finals after helping secure top spot in Group A with victory over Guam before later qualifying in the knockout stage with a commanding 3-0 win over the Cook Islands.
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Monday 13 July 2026
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Sydney, Australia
Two Tongan rugby league icons, Jason Taumalolo and Daniel Tupou, have reached the rare milestone of 300 NRL appearances within three weeks of each other.
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Friday 10 July 2026
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Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Women from across Tonga have endorsed the Tonga Women’s Platform for Action 2026 to 2029, a national roadmap aimed at advancing women’s leadership, rights, and opportunities over the next three years.
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Friday 10 July 2026
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Queensland, Australia
Tongan emerging field athlete Christina Tukuafu has underlined her growing reputation as one of the brightest athletics prospects, claiming three gold medals at the 2026 Coast 2 Coast International Athletics meet.
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Friday 10 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Education and Training (MET) was named champion of the Fiefia Tonga Sports volleyball competition, winning both the men's and women's titles for the June-July tournament.
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Thursday 9 July 2026
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Brisbane, Australia
Tonga has signed a new AU$250m Pacific Rugby League Partnership over 10 years alongside Samoa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and Australia this week, a landmark initiative that aims to grow participation, strengthen pathways, support elite rugby league, and deliver positive social impact through rugby league.
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