The Latest Breaking News from Kiribati

Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support life.

A founding father of the Pacific climate movement on Thursday welcomed an international court's decision on global warming but said he fears for the future of his almost 30 grandchildren on low-lying Kiribati.

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

By the time Londoners are readying their party horns, it’s 2pm on January 1 somewhere across the world

One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers.

UN general assembly to hold special session this week as experts say rises already locked in by climate change mean disappearance of many atolls

The government of Kiribati is suspending all diplomatic visits to the Pacific Island nation until next year, citing its current election process, according to an official in the Foreign Ministry

As it focuses on forming a government after parliamentary elections, Kiribati says it won't allow diplomats to visit for the rest of the year.

Kiribati's national election reflects concerns over living expenses, foreign influence, and China alignment. Rising sea levels and resource challenges add ...