Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate indigenous peoples all over the world, including the Sami people. The Sami are an indigenous people who live in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia and have their own languages, parliaments, flag and

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35 years ago, people of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania formed 690 km chain demanding return of freedom. Baiba Braže reflects on inspiring example of #BalticWay35 for other nations resisting foreign powers. Same ideals of freedom, dignity & resilience guide our support for Ukraine.

Today the National Flag Day of Ukraine was celebrated in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. ‌ We #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇸🇪🇪🇺

33 years ago, the Ukrainian people chose independence from the Soviet Union. Today, Ukraine is a sovereign state, standing against Russia's attempts to destroy its national and cultural identity. The UK will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

I wish a happy Independence Day to the Ukrainian people. These are dark times for Ukraine and Europe. But just like Ukraine broke free from the Soviet grip in 1991, Ukraine will also break free from the Russian grasp today. More Swedish support will come, you can be sure of that.

Pavel Durov got arrested 🚔 Here's what this means for the US 🇺🇸, EU 🇪🇺, Ukraine 🇺🇦, and Russia 🇷🇺, from the perspective of a Ukrainian-US tech entrepreneur who's been covering Telegram's Kremlin connections and security holes for the last 15 months. Thread: 1/X

It’s Raoul Wallenberg Day today. We remember the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust and are reminded of the importance of combating antisemitism and racism. We honour Raoul Wallenberg’s memory, solidarity, civil courage and charitable acts.

First female Fijian sail master! Vinaka Ivanancy Vunikura who sailed with her crew on the Uto ni Yalo in time for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders Summit. Great read here 👌🏽🧉🇫🇯

Deep sea mining may not be on the #PIFLM53 agenda but it is certainly at the table. Canadian DSM company The Metals Company boss Gerard Barron is attending #PIFLM53 as part of the Nauru delegation "wearing an official badge registered to Nauru". jamaicaobserver.com/2024/08/26/maj…

Anna Powles Geoff Payne Barbara Dreaver Never doubt the below imho. There appears to be a no. of countries in the region buttering their bread on both sides, West, and with China. "The removal of Section 66 raised serious questions about the degree of *influence China has* on the regional body, said Anna Powles".

Nearly time to head home from #Tonga after a huge #PIFLM53 week. Here are some words from me about the case of the 2 communiques: canberratimes.com.au/story/8748540/…

Weapons have been the cause of our problems not the solution. We must really move away from the idea that everything should be weaponised...

I wish Miss Universe Fiji,Ms Manshika Prasad, the best wishes and that she will represent Fiji 🇫🇯 to the best of her ability in Mexico. 👸🏾👑

Reporting is an onerous obligation if not properly coordinated and no mean feat as Fiji has ratified all of the 9 core treaties- good to read this significant step by the Fiji Government. The #NMRF should address the overdue reporting. Human Rights Fiji @Fiji_MOFA UNHumanRightsPacific

Today, the first ever United Nations agreement on digital and AI issues was adopted - the Global Digital Compact. I’m proud of Sweden who led the negotiations together with Zambia. Global Digital Compact lays the foundation for a responsible and inclusive digital environment,

Another night of deadly drones from 🇺🇳 Security Council Member 🇷🇺 attacking all over the independent and sovereign nation of 🇺🇦.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka This nomination shows the Fiji PM Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka doesn't see himself as a National Leader, rather as a leader for Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu persons n Labasians only! It is grossly unfair that Fiji has two Pressies in succession from Cakaudrove. Time to democratically elect the President!

The population of Pacific nations is half the population of Australia and yet the Pacific covers 15% of the world. When put like that the perspectives of geopolitics in the region heightens the importance and perceptions. thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topic/…

Harris or Trump? Some claim that the future of Europe depends on the American elections, while it depends first and foremost on us. On condition Europe finally grows up and believes in its own strength. Whatever the outcome, the era of geopolitical outsourcing is over.