Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday (Oct 26) the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

'Time has come' for discussion on slavery reparations, Commonwealth leaders say

King Charles, decided to dust off his dancing shoes before heading to Samoa in October. The King received a little cultural crash course in the form of a Samoan dance lesson. At the St James's Palace in London.

Stick To Charleston, Charles; Forget Samoan Dance

Indian athletes have been on a roll in the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. So far, the likes of Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga and few others have done the nation proud by winning medals in their respective sport.

CWG'22: Jeremy opines on special gift received from Samoa's Vaipava Ioane after securing gold - Watch

Pacific security challenges should and can be handled by countries in the region, according to Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, who also stated that given China's size, it remains an attractive economic partner.

Samoa PM : Pacific can deal with its own security issues

Amid growing China's influence in the Pacific, the United States has decided to counter China by promising a new Pacific initiative. Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled for next month.

Countering China's influence in the Pacific: The US promises a new Pacific initiative

China is on a mission to increase its dominance in the South Pacific region. The Asian nation's bid to expand its orbit is troubling the West. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has managed to sign bilateral agreement with Samao, second island to agree with greater collaborations with Beijing.

China signs bilateral agreement with Samoa, what are the risks of dragon's ambition?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signed a deal with Pacific Ocean island nation Samoa. The two countries resolved to strengthen diplomatic relations. This has sent alarm bells ringing in Australia, New Zealand and western countries including the US.

China seals deal with Samoa causing fresh jitters in western sphere

Beijing is all set to expand in South Pacific region but China's expansion plan is troubling West and that has now led to an Australia vs China fight in Oceania.

South Pacific: After Solomon Islands, China signs security pact with Samoa

The island nation of Samoa decided to seal their borders on Friday as they entered a nationwide lockdown after recording their first ever case of COVID-19. While the world experienced a huge number of cases over the last two years, Samoa was able to safeguard its population.

Samoa goes into lockdown after detecting first COVID-19 outbreak

The former prime minister of Samoa has conceded defeat in elections held in April, Radio New Zealand reported on Monday, in a move that would bring to an end months of political instability.

Former Samoa PM concedes election defeat: Report

The first female Prime Minister of Samoa declared a "new day" on Saturday after her government began work following a top court's decision that ended her nation's 15-week constitutional crisis.

'New day' for Samoa as government gets to work months late

A top Samoan court on Friday ended a 15-week constitutional crisis, confirming Fiame Naomi Mata'afa as the Pacific island nation's first woman prime minister. The country has been in a political deadlock since April when long-ruling Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi narrowly lost in elections and refused to cede power.

Court ends Samoa constitutional deadlock, declares new PM

Defying election results and court rulings, Samoa's veteran leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is determined to cling to power, convinced only divine intervention can end his 22-year-rule of the Pacific island nation.

'Appointed by God': Samoan leader defiant after vote 

Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said on Monday he would remain in office, despite an order by the country's Supreme Court that lawmakers sit to appoint a new leader.

Ousted Samoa PM refuses to cede power, despite election loss 

Fiame Naomi Mata'afa sworn in as Samoa's first woman Prime Minister at an makeshift ceremony, after the islands' long-serving ruler refused to cede power and locked the doors of parliament.

Fiame Naomi Mata'afa sworn in as Samoa's first female PM

Samoa's Prime Minister-designate has promised to cancel a $100 million port project funded by China. She says the island has bigger priorities than a brand new wharf. Samoa joins a growing list of Pacific islands that are standing up to Chinese aggression. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the report.

Gravitas: Samoa's new leader cancels China-backed port

Almost 62 people died from a measles outbreak in Samoa in the latest flare-up of a global epidemic of the virus.

Samoa measles outbreak: Death toll rises to 62

The death toll from a measles outbreak in Samoa has risen to 60 on Wednesday in the latest flare-up of a global epidemic of the virus. The vast majority of deaths were of children, with 52 out of the 60 aged four or under dying from the disease, according to a government update.

Samoan measles outbreak kills 60 including 52 children

Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in the past week on the Pacific island of Samoa, the government has said eight days after declaring a state of emergency over the outbreak.

Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children

Samoa was finalising plans for a compulsory measles vaccination programme Monday, after declaring a state of emergency as a deadly epidemic sweeps the Pacific nation.

Samoa: Measles vaccine now mandatory to limit deadly outbreak

South Pacific Island country Samoa has banned 'Rocketman', the movie-musical based on the life of British musician Elton John, over its depiction of homosexuality, the censor of the country has said.

Samoa bans Elton John bipopic 'Rocketman' over gay scenes

India outplayed Samoa 26-4 in the men's Pairs Sectional Play Round 4

CWG 2018: India thrash Samoa in lawn bowls

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