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Pacific news in brief for 18 September
United States and Guam flags Photo: 123RF Guam A newly-passed defense policy bill by the US House of Representatives includes a US$3 billion package for Guam - to maintain the island's role in strategic defence. The Pacific Islands Times reported...
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NDC Cadres backs state of emergency to fight galamsey
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Modern Ghana
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The Gallant Cadres of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have joined growing call from civil society and religious organizations for President Maha MA's administration to declare a state of emergency in Ghana's mining areas to combat the...
Owner: Kwame Owusu
How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live stream ushers in the return of the Champions League as both sides look to get their campaign off to a positive start. Liverpool will be looking to repeat the form they showed in last season’s league phase of...
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‘Healthy foods lessen non-communicable disease cases’
By RODRICK DESURI AUKI Focusing on and engaging rural people in the agricultural sector is what can help to lessen and slow the rise of non-communicable disease cases in the country. The Member of Parliament for Kiritimati and Kanton in Kiribati,...
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Surya Grahan 2025: Solar Eclipse to occur on..., these places to witness.., Will it be visible in India?
Home Viral Surya Grahan 2025: Solar Eclipse to occur on..., THESE places to witness.., will it be visible in India? Surya Grahan 2025 date and time: This upcoming week, all skygazers will observe a final solar eclipse of the year. There are...
Owner: Subhash Chandra
PIF leaders agrees to revitalize engagements with US
By Alfred Pagepitu Pacific Islands Forum leaders have agreed to revitalize engagements with the United States on nuclear legacy issues and the continuation of annual payments under the U.S. Tuna Treaty. Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime...
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U.S moves to reinvigorate Pacific partnership with big pledges in Port…
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Pacific News Service
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The United States has rolled out a sweeping package of economic, security, and health commitments to Pacific Island nations, signalling what it calls a “reinvigorated” partnership with the region. At a U.S-Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) roundtable in...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Country officials convene to align country priorities and needs in the Asia-Pacific region
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Global Environment Facility
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The GEF OFP Regional Training Workshop and Asia Pacific Constituency Meeting took place in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, on May 13-16, 2025. Both events brought together 14 countries from the Asia-Pacific Region, including: Cook Islands, Fiji,...
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Pukpuk Treaty Flops! Australia, Papua New Guinea Fail To Sign ‘Long Awaited’ Mutual Defense Treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea could not sign the long-awaited mutual defense treaty as Canberra seeks to boost ties with Pacific nations and counter China’s growing influence. The deal — known as the Pukpuk treaty — was set to see the two nations...
Owner: Vinod Munshi
How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams
Eberechi Eze looks set to make his Champions League debut on Tuesday, and although Athletic Bilbao will be without key man Nico Williams, they have a superb record at home, especially in European competition. Lehoiak are back in the UCL after 10...
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China unveils maritime training programme for Pacific island nations
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Pacific Media Network
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China's engagement in Pacific maritime cooperation is increasing, with a focus on areas such as marine science, economic development, environmental protection, and maritime security. But its growing presence is also altering regional geostrategic...
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Famous birthdays for Sept. 16: Madeline Zima, Toks Olagundoye
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United Press International (UPI)
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Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: -- England's King Henry V in 1386 -- Entrepreneur James Cash Penney in 1875 -- Entrepreneur Walter Bentley in 1888 -- Writer H.A. Rey in 1898 -- Actor Lauren...
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How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games
Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...
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This Weekend Sees The Year’s Second And Final Solar Eclipse
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Forbes
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Topline A deep solar eclipse will occur at sunrise as seen from the Southern Hemisphere this weekend. In the wake of a partial solar eclipse in North America on March 29, skywatchers in New Zealand, Antarctica and the South Pacific who get up...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign pact as China’s influence grows
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday, as his government attempts to curb China’s security influence in...
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Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty
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RTL Today
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Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face "emerging threats" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP on Tuesday showed. The pact -- seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising...
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Reality bites: Why the global dengue epidemic matters to Australia
Dengue fever is surging worldwide. Dengue – the world’s most widespread mosquito-borne viral disease, causing an estimated 390 million infections annually across more than 100 countries – is surging in scale and severity. It is transmitted by...
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Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty
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Yahoo News
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Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face "emerging threats" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP on Tuesday showed. The pact -- seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising...
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Papua New Guinea, Australia will commit to mutual defence
Australia and Papua New Guinea are facing "emerging threats to their national interests and regional security", the treaty says - Copyright Government of Papua New Guinea/AFP Handout A new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea...
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Depleting fishing grounds and the need to practice sustainable fishing at Titiana
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Pacific News Service
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By Ronald Toito’ona The dual impacts of over-fishing and climate change appear to have resulted in the depletion of fish stocks on various common fishing grounds used by local fishermen from Titiana village, in the Western province of Solomon...
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