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They need to listen and act now: Pacific countries ramp up…
Pacific News Service
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Pacific countries have taken a critical step to finalise their priorities as they ramp up the call for a high-ambition treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastic. Ahead of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Vietnam leads Asia-Pacific in international tourist arrival growth in H1 2025
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 6, 2025
Vietnam led Asia-Pacific in tourist arrival growth in H1 2025, with 10.7 million visitors and strong economic impact. Vietnam has emerged as Asia-Pacific’s top performer in international tourism growth for the first half of 2025, posting the...
We need a Global Climate Club – and we need it now
Geographical
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July 10, 2025
A Global Climate Club would help to ensure climate justice for all. Image: Sambulov Yevgeniy/Shutterstock Donald Trump’s introduction of aggressive tariff policies makes one thing abundantly clear: the USA is no longer a reliable partner in global...
U.S. military expert calls for expanding role of USFK to include Taiwan contingencies
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 11, 2025
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) armored vehicles are seen in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on March 10. [YONHAP] A U.S. military expert has renewed calls to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) beyond deterring North Korea to potentially include...
NexGen Energy in talks with foreign investors for Philippine renewable projects
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
NexGen Energy Corp. is in discussions with foreign investors to secure funding for its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines, its top executive said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China,...
28 Medals for Samoa from the NBS Samoa Weightlifting Team
Samoa Global News
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July 5, 2025
The NBS Samoa Weightlifting team have ended the Pacific Mini Games 2025 in Palau with another epic performance. Tha National Bank of Samoa Weightlifters earned 28 of Samoa’s 59 total medal tally at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau which is the best...
It’s raining global awards for PM Modi. He’s bagged 13 in 3rd term alone, a whopping 27 since 2014
The Print
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with his 27th international honour Wednesday—the “Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis”—during his visit to Namibia. This is the fourth award he has received in the past week, and...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 4: Tonga Take Both Titles
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Tonga came out of the break with unwavering confidence at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2. Every team came out of the break re-energised and prepared for high-octane matches. Many games came down...
NexGen Energy plans to join fifth round of Green Energy Auction
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
NexGen Energy Corp. announced plans to join the fifth round of Green Energy Auction where 3,300 megawatts of offshore wind capacity targeted between 2028 and 2030 will be offered for private sector development. “We have registered to be a...
In Pacific island societies, sharing isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a moral obligation
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
Microwaves By Jack Niedenthal Majuro—In the island societies of the northern Pacific—namely the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia—sharing is not merely a practice; it is a foundational element of our cultures, an...
Broken Traditions, Broken Families. A Justice System Under Strain.
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
Koror, Palau – A civil dispute between two sisters has escalated into a potential jail sentence — not because of violence or fraud, but because one cannot meet a monthly court-ordered payment. What began as an eviction over shared family property...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
NexGen seeks foreign partners for project pipeline
Business World
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July 10, 2025
NEXGEN ENERGY CORP. is seeking foreign partners to help develop its pipeline of renewable energy projects, its president said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle East, who have...
NexGen: 14 green projects in 2025 development pipeline
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
NEXGEN Energy Corp., the wind and solar power arm of Pure Energy Holdings Corp., has 14 renewable energy projects in the development pipeline for 2025, four of which were said to be in advanced stages of completion. The company said the projects...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 10, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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July 10, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 10, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. 532 Human Rights Violations Committed by the Terrorist Military Junta in June 2025 According to a press release from the Ministry of Human Rights under the National Unity Government (NUG),...
Nauru signs two landmark agreements in Majuro
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Pictured at the signing, from left: Air Marshall Islands chief financial officer Roneel Sharma, Marshall Islands Transportation Minister Hilton Kendall, AMI chairman Bobby Muller, Nauru Airlines chairman Charleston Deiye, Nauru Airlines commercial...
PM Modi now has 27 global awards after Namibia's top honour: Full list
Asianet Newsable
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July 9, 2025
These awards recognize PM Modi's leadership and contributions to international relations. Other nations bestowing top honors include the US, France, Russia, and several African, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern countries.New Delhi: Indian Prime...
Project supporting the PNMS ends successfully
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
Koror, Palau: A national project to strengthen management efforts for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) has successfully concluded after four years and $1.8 million in support of fisheries management, enforcement & surveillance, and...
Aleksenko saves the day for Team Marianas
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas still made it to the medal board on Day 4 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau — thanks to swimmer Isaiah Aleksenko. On a day marked by mixed results, Aleksenko gave the NMI a much-needed...