The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape ...

The Faroe Islands have given themselves a chance of making World Cup history in 2026, after exceeding expectations in their qualification campaign. Currently ranked 136th in the world by FIFA, the ...

Recognized as the world’s smallest independent state, Vatican City has a population of just 764 (as of 2023–24). Its compact size—only 49 hectares—and strict citizenship rules limit residency. As the ...

Small island nations offer the world powerful environmental solutions — from “blue” climate finance innovations to marine conservation — but they need the international community to match their ...

China and five Pacific Island countries on Tuesday signed a framework agreement to upgrade their economic partnership, aiming ...

As Hurricane Melissa threatens island nations across the Caribbean, many are already burdened by debt from a string of climate-fueled crises.

The small island nation of Tuvalu is facing growing threats from rapidly rising sea levels. Credit: Mario Tama via Getty Images The small island nation of Tuvalu is being swallowed by the sea. With ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The UN's highest court is handing down a historic opinion on climate change Wednesday, a decision that could set a legal benchmark for action around the globe to the climate ...