Oceania Marshall Islands A ship "flying the flag of the Marshall Islands" has been seized by the Iranian Navy in the Gulf of Oman, after it allegedly collided with an Iranian vessel and attempted to flee the scene
Oceania Vanuatu A new oxygen facility at Vila Central Hospital, that greatly increases the country's access to life-saving medical oxygen, has been inaugurated by Vanuatu's Ministry of Health, WHO and the European Union
Oceania Tonga 96th interscholastic athletics competition in Tonga began on 24 April at the Teufaiva Stadium, back to normal after the pandemic with over 10 secondary and middle schools from Tongatapu and some of the outer islands taking part
Oceania Nauru A second smart home to a family in Menen was handed over by the the Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure on behalf of the Government
Oceania Micronesia The World Health Organisation has declared that a contaminated cough syrup produced by an Indian company has been found in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia in the Oceania region
Oceania Papua New Guinea The National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea is considering collaborating with DataCo in cybersecurity research and awareness
Oceania Palau The Senate Joint Resolution has summoned President Whipps for the State of the Republic Address today 25 April at 10am in Ngerulmud; halfway through his term, many expect him to report on his achievements
Oceania Australia Cocanarup Conservation Alliance fears lithium exploration will put black Carnaby's cockatoos at risk, as the plan for tree cutting directly impacts a critical breeding area for the endangered parrots
Oceania Australia Country Australians will benefit the least from the multi-billion-dollar stage 3 tax cuts, shows a new analysis by The Australia Institute based on tax data: greatest benefits are expected in the biggest cities, smallest to those living in rural Tasmania
Oceania Kiribati Karen Bray has been officially announced as Australia's next High Commissioner to the Republic of Kiribati
Oceania Nauru The authorities are investigating reports of vandalism of some runway lights in the Yaren area
Oceania Micronesia After a two-year hiatus, citizens of FSM gathered in large numbers in their respective states Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae to celebrate FSM Cultural Day 2023 with performances, music, food and various art forms