Mayors and employees representing 18 of the 33 islands attended the annual Climate Outlook Forum for a briefing on the latest climate and ocean forecasts and to learn more about the services provided by the Kiribati Meteorological Services

Even the UN has spoken out on the Kiribati Parliament's vote to remove High Court Judge David Lambourne, calling it a major setback for justice and the rule of law

In a never-ending judicial crisis, Kiribati court ruled that an Australian High Court judge suspended by the president cannot be deported to Australia, where he was born, until parliament considers the findings of the complaint against him

At the 68th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women, Kiribati's Minister of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs Mr. Martin Moretti declared the island nation's dedication to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

Daniel Kritenbrink, the top U.S. diplomat for Asia-Pacific, said officials will engage with Kiribati and Vanuatu to open new embassies, following the opening in Tonga