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Letter: Profit over protection?
Cook Island News
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July 1, 2025
Dear Editor, Unfortunately, I was not in Mauke for Moana Minerals tour, but my husband and friends were. They have shared their thoughts and fears, and after watching the community meeting on video and reading Andrew’s letter to the editor, I...
PACIFIC JOURNOS MEET CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL, PRAISE CHINA
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within...
Young, proud, and ‘ready to roll’: Sāmoa women pursue glory
Pacific Media Network
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Sāmoa’s national women’s team is “ready to roll” for the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup, which kicks off in Fiji on Friday. With eight teams competing from 4 to 19 July, the tournament will showcase the best female football talent from the Pacific....
The world in brief - 23 June 2025
Fresh News
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Hits: 104 1. Thailand's prime minister, seeking to fend off calls for her resignation, said all coalition partners have pledged support for her government. 2. Air raid sirens sounded across most of Israel, sending millions of people to safe rooms....
Less investment, less influence: Why the US risks losing ground in the Indo-Pacific
Atlantic Council
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June 30, 2025
The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the epicenter of global strategic competition. Home to over half the world’s population, nearly two-thirds of global gross domestic product (GDP), and some of the busiest maritime trade routes, the region is central...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 2 July
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Semi Radradra of Fiji is tackled by Sam Costelow of Wales during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Fiji at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 10, 2023 in Bordeaux, France. Photo: Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via...
EU rattles its purse and AI datacenter builders come running
The Register
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It's pork barrel time in Europe for Nvidia (and possibly AMD) as corporations bid for a slice of the €20 billion ($23.6 billion) fund to build proposed AI Gigafactories to advance the EU's AI credentials. The European Commission (EC) says it has...
CIIC honours 21 employees in inaugural Long Service Awards
Cook Island News
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July 1, 2025
Back L-R: Tairi Herrmann, Iona Lupena, Vasie Ngatoko-Poila, Makirau Haurua, Shona Kirikava, John Angaino, Ripanau Tauia, William Taripo, Uwiniu Maro. Middle L-R: Anne Taoro, Elena Mataora, Allan Jensen (CIIC CEO), Sharyn Paio (CIIC Deputy Chair),...
WATER SPORTS KICKS THINGS OFF IN DAY 1
GSPN
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June 30, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – Guam’s swimming and va’a teams kicked off the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to an exciting start in Palau. Wearing Guam’s flag with honor, these athletes competed with focus and strength while also making memories that...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – June 20 – June 26, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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June 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Wrestler Palacios gives NMI first medal; 6 swimmers reach finals
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas got off to a good start on the opening day of competitions in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, as NMI swimmers and wrestlers advanced to the medal round of their respective events Monday...
Palau welcomes the Pacific
NBC PNG
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Team PNG Flag Bearers Josh Tarere and Thelma Toua at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with Team PNG Chef De Mission Kinivanagi Karo (left) (Image: Team PNG) In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last...
Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...
Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...
Pakistan's passport improves ranking with 100th spot worldwide
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan's passport improves ranking with 100th spot worldwide Close In 2021, it was ranked at 113th Published On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:46:41 PKT (Web Desk) - Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either...
China in the Pacific – Joint statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
FROM May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The...
Pasifika in Nelson Tasman safe but alert as more rain looms, says community leader
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific communities in the Nelson-Tasman region were spared from the severe impacts of torrential rain last week, despite forecasts of more bad weather on the horizon. Robert Blake, Director of the Nelson-Tasman Pasifika Community Trust, says most...
Letter: New Zealand aid
Cook Island News
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June 26, 2025
Dear Editor, There is a claim by some doing the rounds, that New Zealand’s economy is struggling, and the aid freeze is just a convenient excuse to pull back funding. TBH (to be honest) think it through, that’s highly unlikely, budgeted foreign...
'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete in 12 sports. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 There is a buzz in the air as athletes and team officials have started arriving in Koror,...
Finding Home and Hope at USP
Cook Island News
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June 28, 2025
At just 20 years old, Ayen Mae Montagot is proving that determination, adaptability, and the power of education can transform even the most uncertain paths into stories of strength and purpose. A second-year Bachelor of Commerce student in...