Oceania Tonga With 18 Pacific countries and territories, the country has joined the first-ever regional exercise (PacWave22-PICT) to test new early warning procedures for a potential tsunami resulting from the volcanic activity of the Hunga-Tonga Hunga'apai volcano
Oceania Fiji Fiji is ranked as the 12th most dangerous country in the world by the WorldRiskIndex based on its high exposure to natural hazards and "relatively low capacity to cope with them"
Oceania Kiribati Legal organisations Commonwealth Association of Judges and Lawyers have expressed concern over the appointment of Tetiro Semilota, Attorney General, as Chief Justice of Kiribati, due to conflict of interest
Oceania Micronesia The Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan marked the brand's debut in Micronesia with an opening ceremony on 31 October
Oceania Nauru A disabled Bangladeshi refugee has told the Disability Royal Commission that he suffered horrific treatment in Australia's offshore detention system, having often gone hungry during his detention in Nauru as unable to stand in line for food for hours
Oceania New Zealand According to USDA's Foreign Ag Service, New Zealand's dairy production is expected to decline slightly in 2023, due to factors like decline of domestic herd, weakness of New Zealand dollar and prolonged drought conditions
Oceania Vanuatu PLTA managing director Reginald Tabigerian informed the public that the city will have a bus shortage today, as most drivers will report to the pier to provide their services to tourists
Oceania Tonga 18 final year students at Beulah Adventist College received new laptops as part of a national programme to encourage online learning
Oceania Palau Palau, along with other Pacific island states, at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, calls for a separate financing instrument to address climate change loss and damage
Oceania Fiji New Generation Party filed its nominations with the Fiji Elections Office with five candidates; interim leader Tiko said he was proud that New Generation was the first party to file provisional nominations
Oceania Samoa All future public parades in support of Samoa's national rugby team will have to apply for a permit from the Ministry of Police Services, Prisons and Corrections
Oceania Solomon Islands The country bolstered the armament of its police force with a donation of water cannons from China on Friday, just days after receiving weapons from Australia
Oceania Papua New Guinea PM announced that police personnel will be increased starting next year, as the government will focus on the law and justice sector, with even more judges and magistrates hired