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These Are The 50 Richest Countries By GDP Per Capita

Zero Hedge ·

GDP per capita is a rough proxy for a country’s average living standards. A higher GDP per capita usually reflects more economic resources available per person, a signal for prosperity. However, like all statistical measures there are caveats: it...

There are 177 nationalities in Tasmania. This duo wants to talk to them all

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) · June 13, 2025

Podcaster Mark Thomson has put a call out to anyone from Belarus who is living in Tasmania to contact him. Anyone from El Salvador, Zambia, and Laos too. It may seem a novel request, but along with friend and photographer Andrew Wilson, he's set...

List of visa-free countries for Indian passport holders [2025]

Forbes India ·

Travelling the world and exploring new destinations is a dream shared by many. For Indian passport holders, this dream can now be realised more easily than ever before. India's global influence has opened doors to an array of visa-free countries...

Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025

Visual Capitalist · June 13, 2025

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

Pacific Mini Games to Unite Region through sports and sister state partnerships

Island Times · June 13, 2025

KOROR, Palau – Palau is preparing to host its largest-ever regional event, the 22nd Pacific Mini Games, with more than 2,000 athletes confirmed to participate—making it the most attended Mini Games in over a decade. Two thousand eighty-five...

Historic OFC debut for Kiribati

Football in Oceania · June 11, 2025

Kiribati will take part in its first ever OFC Forum in Fiji later this month. The news was announced earlier this week in a press release, and is made possible by a partnership between the brands Young Pioneer Tours, Unchartered Football, Stingz,...

India abstains on Gaza ceasefire resolution in UNGA, just six months after voting for a similar resolution

The Hindu · June 13, 2025

The results of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly vote on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, are displayed on screens during an emergency session at the UN...

NMI weightlifters look to extend medal streak in Palau

Marianas Variety ·

(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Here’s some trivia: NMI weightlifters have reached the medal podium in their last five regional events, starting from 2014. In the Micronesian Games in 2014 in Pohnpei, the NMI Weightlifting Team collected...

20,000 malware domains taken out by massive 26-country police strike

9to5Mac · June 12, 2025

A massive international law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol has seen one of the biggest ever takedowns of a malware network. The simultaneous strike across 26 countries resulted in more than 20,000 domains being taken offline, and...

Global law enforcement action in Asia nets large infrastructure seizure, 32 arrests

CyberScoop · June 11, 2025

Authorities from 26 countries scored another win in the global crackdown on cybercrime earlier this year, chipping away at multiple operations in Asia by arresting dozens of alleged cybercriminals and seizing a vast array of infrastructure,...

Pacific leaders rally for Climate-Resilient Fisheries at UN Ocean Conference

Matangi Tonga Online · June 11, 2025

Pacific leaders have issued a unified call for urgent global action to protect the world’s largest tuna production region from the accelerating impacts of climate change. This message was reinforced at the 3rd UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France...

Pacific news in brief for 12 June

RNZ · June 11, 2025

Dr 'Aisake Eke. 27 January 2025 Photo: Facebook / PM Press Tonga - visas Tonga Prime Minister ʻAisake Eke hopes a new Tongan consulate in Fiji will ease visa processing delays. Talanoa O Tonga reported the consulate is set to be opened in January....

Interpol Dismantles 20,000 Malicious IPs and Domains Tied to 69 Malware Variants

GBHackers · June 11, 2025

INTERPOL’s Operation Secure has seen the takedown of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains associated with infostealer malware. Law enforcement across 26 countries collaborated to dismantle cybercriminal infrastructure, marking a...

Operation Secure: 20,000 Malicious IPs and Domains Linked to 69 Malware Variants Dismantled

Cyber Security News · June 11, 2025

More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains linked to information stealers have been taken down in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation against cybercriminal infrastructure. The four-month international crackdown, dubbed Operation Secure,...

INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure

The Hacker News · June 11, 2025

Jun 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Malware INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants. The joint action, codenamed...

Australia-PNG relations at 50: Pride, politics and the price of partnership

The Interpreter · June 12, 2025

Papua New Guinea kicked off a festival of 50th anniversary independence celebrations last month with breathless fanfare that will run well into the rest of the year. The national milestone will fall on 16 September 2025. Billboards have sprung up...

'Act responsibly for humankind' — Palau president on deep sea mining

Samoa News · June 10, 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Palau's president says the US to fast-track deep sea mining is not a good idea. Deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company (TMC) has since confirmed it will not apply for a mining license through the International...

Life-threatening disease erupts on Australia's doorstep as urgent travel warning is issued

Daily Mail · June 10, 2025

Deadly dengue fever outbreaks have been rising amongst Australia's Pacific neighbours, prompting a travel warning for holidaymakers. The Cook Islands declared the most recent outbreak of the disease after 19 cases of the disease, including two...

Top military expert issues dire warning about Australia's defence over fears China is gearing up for huge strategic move on our doorstep

Daily Mail · June 9, 2025

By ASHLEY NICKEL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:32 EDT, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 22:44 EDT, 8 June 2025 A leading security analyst warned Australia's military bases and critical infrastructure are 'unprotected' from foreign aggressors and...

'No community is immune to climate change impact:' Tuvalu's prime minister calls for global action on sea-level rise

The Pacific Island Times · June 9, 2025

A 16-year-old child swims in the flooded area of Aberao village in Kiribati. The Pacific island is one of the countries worst affected by sea-level rise. Photo courtesy of UNICEF By Pacific Island Times News Staff Feleti P. Teo, Tuvalu’s prime...