This Weekend Sees The Year’s Second And Final Solar Eclipse

Topline A deep solar eclipse will occur at sunrise as seen from the Southern Hemisphere this weekend. In the wake of a partial solar eclipse in North America on March 29, skywatchers in New Zealand, Antarctica and the South Pacific who get up...

Marape successfully concludes round of meetings with visiting dignitaries

Prime Minister James Marape successfully concluded a long round of back-to-back meetings with heads of governments who arrived in the country to participate in the celebrations marking PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. The hectic schedule of...

Surya Grahan 2025: Solar Eclipse to occur on..., these places to witness.., Will it be visible in India?

Home Viral Surya Grahan 2025: Solar Eclipse to occur on..., THESE places to witness.., will it be visible in India? Surya Grahan 2025 date and time: This upcoming week, all skygazers will observe a final solar eclipse of the year. There are...

UNICEF: Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Worldwide

Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Key Takeaways: Childhood obesity has doubled in 25 years, now topping 188M cases. Obesity exceeds underweight in nearly every region but Africa and South Asia....

Solar eclipse 2025: Will ‘surya grahan’ be on September 20, 21, or 23? Timings, visibility and everything you need to know

As 2025 draws to a close, the skies are preparing a spectacular farewell gift: a solar eclipse. Throughout history, eclipses were often feared as ominous signs, symbolizing change or forewarning disasters. Today, however, they are celebrated as...

Solar Eclipse 2025: Will the US witness September 21 partial eclipse? Here’s where it will be visible

The celestial countdown has begun. In just one week, on September 21, 2025, millions of skywatchers across the Southern Hemisphere will witness a partial solar eclipse, an astronomical event where the moon appears to take a dramatic “bite” out of...

Solar Eclipse 2025 date: When exactly is Surya Grahan on 20th, 21st or 23rd September?

Before the year bids us farewell, the heavens are offering a final treat, a solar eclipse. Once feared as omens, eclipses are now moments when people step outside, tilt their heads back, and marvel at the Sun and Moon crossing paths. The big...

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

Ever since I took a scuba diving course as an undergrad, I’ve been hooked on the wondrous experiences that lie in wait below the ocean surfaces. Now, more than half a lifetime since my first dive course—and several PADI (Professional Association...

Solar Eclipse 2025: List of countries to witness the partial ‘Surya Grahan’ with timing and safe viewing tips

The solar eclipse 2025, known in India as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on September 21, 2025, and has already sparked global curiosity. This partial eclipse will be the last celestial eclipse of the year, making it a significant astronomical...

Obesity Exceeds Underweight 1st Time for Children Worldwide. UNICEF Report Affirms MAHA Report

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread Obesity...

More Children Are Obese Than Underweight – Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children’s charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old – around 188 million children and young...

More of the world’s children are now obese than underweight, UNICEF warns

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — More school-age children and adolescents are now obese than underweight, a new report from the United Nations’ children’s agency, UNICEF, has revealed, with 188 million young people affected. Obesity now exceeds...

More children worldwide are obese than underweight, says UNICEF

More school-aged children and adolescents are obese than underweight across the globe, according to a new UNICEF report. The only exceptions are sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The report blamed unhealthy food environments for this shift. It...

Exodus Exhibition marks 50 years since the Māori Land March

Almost 50 years have passed since the historic 1975 Māori Land March, and mokopuna of Dame Whina Cooper are marking the occasion with a new art exhibition that honours her legacy. Exodus: Through the Doors of Time is a multi-generational and...

More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old - around 188 million children and young...

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

More children around the world are obese than underweight for the first time, according to a UN report that warns ultra-processed junk food is overwhelming childhood diets. There are 188 million teenagers and school-age children with obesity – one...

Hawaii’s Case aims to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships

Ed Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United...

U.S. House passes Hawaii reps PARTNER Act

(Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between...

Forum Leaders Updated On Pacific Fisheries And Security Cooperation To Protect Tuna

Press Release – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency More than 26,000 Pacific Islanders are employed in the regions tuna industries, a 19 percent increase since 2015, while government revenues from licensing and access fees remain strong at...

Case proposal advances to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships

File PC: (June 12, 2024) Office of Congressman Ed Case via YouTube US Rep. Ed Case announced that the US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen...