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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

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Has China’s $1 trillion foreign investment paid off?

For decades, the Chinese economy has soared. This has allowed mass investment in projects worldwide, but the question remains if it was worth it.

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Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.

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China’s influence weighs heavily on Solomon Islands election

Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.

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Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Solomon Islands host crucial elections watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its money where its mouth is in the region and it’s working

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Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

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Aid for Ukraine held hostage by US politics

The possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House and enacting his ‘America First’ policy could be ‘catastrophic’ for Ukraine.

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Pacific security: whose strategy is it?

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week takes place amid a changing dynamic of security and development in the region.

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Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Time is short to act on loss and damage funding, after no action at COP26. With economic pain worsening, a new solution is gaining traction— debt cancellation.

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Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

The world is much less stable than it was 12 months ago at COP26, but the adversities are unlikely to derail climate change action longer term.

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Food aid can be food wasted

Modifying traditional foods for disaster-prone states in India can ensure adequate nutrition for people most in need.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Another year, another record number of refugees

Has China’s $1 trillion foreign investment paid off?

Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

China’s influence weighs heavily on Solomon Islands election

Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Aid for Ukraine held hostage by US politics

Pacific security: whose strategy is it?

Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

Food aid can be food wasted

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