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What to know for 2026 World Cup qualifying in October international break
The qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup is nearing conclusion. The biggest ever World Cup will see 48 teams competing in the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. So far 18 nations have already booked their place —...

Summary: South Africa 5-0 New Caledonia in U-20 World Cup
End of match The match ends with the final score of South Africa 5-0 New Caledonia, a great victory to take the 3 points in this group stage of the U-20 World Cup, a great match given to us by both teams, great second time. 88' In the final...
Kanak pro-independence leader allowed to return to New Caledonia, court rules
New Caledonia’s CCAT leader Christian Téin speaks during a press conference held at Union Calédonienne headquarters in Nouméa. Photo: RRB Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin pre-trial conditions have been further eased and he will be...

POMCCI Business Breakfast with delegation from New Caledonia
POMCCI Breakfast with New Caledonia Delegation Wed 29 October 2025 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM An official visit by a business delegation from New Caledonia, led by the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Mr. Alcide Ponga, will include around...

France court approves Kanak leader's return to New Caledonia
Christian Tein leads a group the French authorities accused of organizing the May 2024 riots. A French court has authorized Christian Tein, a prominent Kanak independence leader, to return to New Caledonia after more than a year of legal...

Marvin Do’s unexpected journey from gym sessions to Jesus
Marvin Do’s path to Catholicism began in an unlikely place – his home gym in Western Sydney. Born into a Buddhist family in New Caledonia and raised in Australia, Marvin had never given much thought to Christianity, let alone Catholicism. In his...

French PM Lecornu's full speech after resigning
Sébastien Lecornu spoke in the courtyard of the French prime minister's residence on Monday, October 6, after submitting his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who accepted it. Below is the full transcript of his address: Sébastien Lecornu:...
Manuel Valls reappointed Minister for French Overseas in new Cabinet
Valls began serving on the role in December 2024 under the previous François Bayrou government. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur French Prime Minister has reappointed Manuel Valls as the Minister for Overseas, in response to a request from a majority...
New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'
Armoured Centaures riot control vehicles are also part of the deployment. Photo: Supplied High security measures are now in force in New Caledonia, as the French Pacific territory approaches "symbolic" dates later this week. French High...
'Underlying tension' 172 years since France colonised New Caledonia
Ceremony held in La Foa, in the presence of civilian and military authorities September 2025. Photo: Facebook/ Sud province This week in New Caledonia marks the anniversary of colonisation. France annexed the Kanak islands in 1853 and remains the...

World's first shark THREESOME is caught on camera: Scientists spot two males and a female mating off the coast of New Caledonia
Scientists observing sharks off the coast of New Caledonia were in for a surprise, after spotting the world's first shark threesome. During the unusual encounter, two male leopard sharks mated with a female in quick succession – with the entire...
New Caledonia's Congress votes to postpone provincial elections
Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Walter Zweifel New Caledonia's Congress endorsed yet another postponement for the French Pacific territory's crucial provincial elections. The provincial elections date was already postponed twice: initially scheduled to be...

Political turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independence
When New Caledonia's President, Alcide Ponga, arrived in Honiara last week for his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the French government in Paris was facing a major crisis. The upheaval follows a confidence vote in the French...

Croatia vs Gibraltar FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of CRO vs GIB Football Match in IST
Croatia vs Gibraltar FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming: Croatia’s four game winning streak in Group L of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers came to an end when they were held to a goalless draw with Czechia. Next up for them is a...
French Constitutional Council upholds “frozen” electoral list in New Caledonia
France’s Constitutional Council in Paris Photo: Conseil constitutionnel France's Constitutional Council on Friday ruled that New Caledonia's list of eligible voters for local election should stay "frozen" for the time being. In a much-awaited...

PM Manele holds bilateral discussion with New Caledonia President
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele successfully held bilateral discussions with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity....

PM MANELE HOLDS BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS WITH PRESIDENT OF NEW CALEDONIA
Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, held bilateral discussions this week with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and...

POLISARIO Front participates in 29th International Seminar of Political Parties in Mexico
Mexico City, September 26, 2025 (SPS) – A delegation from the POLISARIO Front actively participated in the 29th International Seminar of Political Parties, held in the Mexican capital, which brought together representatives from leftist and...

Participants of international conference on decolonization issue joint statement
New York, September 26, AZERTAC The participants of the international conference entitled "Overseas Territories after the Bougival Accord: Recolonization or Decolonization?" held at the organization's headquarters in New York on the sidelines of...

Baku Initiative Group organizes international conference at UN
New York, September 25, AZERTAC The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) organized an international conference titled “Overseas Territories after the Bougival Accord: Recolonization or Decolonization?” at the UN headquarters in New York, as part of the...