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China to host Pacific Island leaders, seeking closer ties
Island Times
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May 23, 2025
BEIJING (AFP) — China’s top diplomat will host leaders from Pacific Island nations next week for a summit, Beijing announced on Wednesday, as it seeks closer ties with the strategic region. Leaders and diplomats from 11 Pacific Island nations,...
Wang Yi to chair 3rd China-PICs foreign ministers' meeting in Xiamen
CGTN
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A file photo of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. /VCG A file photo of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...
Rugby legend urges Pasifika to prioritise measles vaccination
Pacific Media Network
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Lemalu Semo Sititi, a prominent Sāmoan rugby figure and Pacific regional adviser at the National Public Health Service, is urging Pasifika communities to take the threat of measles seriously. He states that the MMR vaccine, which protects against...
Polynesian diva Marina Davis to rock Countdown to 50
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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May 23, 2025
PORT Moresby will continue its countdown to the 50th anniversary this weekend at the Sir Hubert Murray stadium where Pacific icon Marina Davis is set to belt out her number one hits amongst cultural and traditional performances. Bringing Polynesia...
China's top diplomat to chair third China-Pacific Island countries foreign ministers' meeting
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will chair the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen, Fujian...
Ranked: World Carbon Emissions by Country
Visual Capitalist
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May 22, 2025
Visualized: Share of World Carbon Emissions by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China...
Kiribati’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Pacific News Service
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The human rights record of Kiribati will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Monday, 28 April 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live....
Deep sea mining frontrunner set to sidestep UN oversight , pivots to US route
RNZ
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May 22, 2025
The Metals Company Photo: Facebook / The Metals Company Deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company (TMC) has confirmed it will not apply for a mining license through the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in June, instead it will exclusively...
Despite Beijing’s attempts to ‘lure’ more support in the Pacific, Taiwan’s top diplomat in Australia backs ties with Tuvalu
Pacific News Service
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Taiwan’s top representative to Australia has declared he’s “quite confident” that Tuvalu won’t follow Nauru’s lead and switch diplomatic recognition to China, despite Beijing’s attempts to “lure” politicians in the Pacific Island country. China’s...
UPSC Prelims 2025 Special: Revision Checklist for important International Organisations and Places in News that aspirants shouldn’t miss
The Indian Express
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May 21, 2025
Are You Prelims Ready? The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 is scheduled for May 25. With the clock ticking, revising Current Affairs—especially International Bodies and Places in News—is crucial for every aspirant. Here’s a...
Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mounts with China joining condemnation of Trump's order to bypass UN rules
Eco-Business
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May 21, 2025
Last week, Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lü Jin, and Nauruan president, David Adeang, met to discuss how to fast track seabed mining while they also condemned the Donald Trump administration for issuing an executive order, which will see the US...
Regional Collaboration: A Strategic Approach to Climate-Resilient Finance in the Pacific
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Deuba, Fiji The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Fiji, in partnership with the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN), the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI),...
Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mount with China joining condemnation of Trump's order to bypass UN rules
Eco-Business
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May 21, 2025
At the same time, Nauru is taking a controversial bet to work with China to potentially allow exploration of its seabed riches. Last week, Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lü Jin, and Nauruan president, David Adeang, met to discuss how to fast track...
Time Limited Program offers 40 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships, full ride to UK university
Dominica News Online
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May 21, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 7:45 AM Photo: Commonwealth Scholarships websiteThe United Kingdom has introduced a new initiative during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Samoa. This initiative,...
Maldives, Kiribati Discuss Climate Action and Tourism Cooperation
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives and Kiribati have held high-level talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable tourism. The discussions took place during a meeting between a parliamentary delegation...
As Pacific Islands caution against Seabed mining, the U.S prepares to trash the rules
Island Times
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May 20, 2025
The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorise mining in international waters – against the authority of a UN regulatory body. By Camilla Pohle WASHINGTON (THE DIOLOMAT) — In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as a...
Penny Wong’s Pacific tour set to strengthen regional partnership and development
Pacific Media Network
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong is visiting the Pacific this week to strengthen bilateral partnerships, support regional development, and prepare for high-level talks with her New Zealand counterpart Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters....
Marshall Islands international soccer tourney set for Springdale
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 19, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- With the largest population of Marshall Islanders outside the Marshall Islands, it only made sense that Arkansas would be the site of the island...
Australia launches 'landmark' UN police peacekeeping course for Pacific region
RNZ
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May 18, 2025
UN Peaceekeeping training cohort at Pinkenba. Photo: Australian Federal Police Australia has launched the world's first UN Police Peacekeeping Training course tailored specifically for the Pacific region. The five-week program, hosted by the...
Indian Passport Holders Can Now Tour Visa-Free To 58 Nations
India Herald
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Indian passport holders now experience visa-free access to 58 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. This development enhances worldwide mobility for indian travelers, providing more than a few locations without the need for...