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Suneet Mehta concurrently accredited as India’s next High Commissioner to Kiribati
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva, the...
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World News | Suneet Mehta Concurrently Accredited as India's Next High Commissioner to Kiribati
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva, the...
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Australia, Papua New Guinea set to sign defense deal
A defense deal to be signed this week could see troops from Papua New Guinea (PNG) serve in the Australian military, Canberra said yesterday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence. The fresh defense agreement is...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to Seal Defense Pact as Regional Rivalries Intensify
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Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a defense pact this week, integrating their armed forces as regional governments navigate growing Chinese influence. Australia and Papua New Guinea are preparing to sign a new defense treaty amid...
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Australia, PNG to sign 'historic' defence deal
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(CNA) A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday (Sep 15), the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence. The fresh defence agreement...
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Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China
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Commonwealth shared scholarships now accepting applications for Master's programs in UK
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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom has launched its application process for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships programme, providing financial support for Master's degree candidates from developing Commonwealth...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign historic defence pact
PORT MORESBY: Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a landmark defence agreement this week that could allow Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian military. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles described the upcoming pact as...
Australia, Papua New Guinea to Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Deal
The fresh defense agreement will be signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and James Marape on Wednesday in Port Moresby, part of celebrations to mark 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence from Australia, AFP reported. Australian Defense...
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Civilization exchange and mutual learning in maritime training for Pacific island countries
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[Photo provided to China Daily] Building on shared maritime cultural roots, and exploring avenues to deepen multifaceted cooperation in the new era, China launched a practical training program for Pacific Island maritime officials. This initiative...
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Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign 'historic' defence deal
SYDNEY: A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday (Sep 15), the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence. The fresh defence agreement...
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Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign defence pact as China’s influence grows
Melbourne: Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defence forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, as his government attempts to curb China’s security...
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Solar eclipse 2025: Will ‘surya grahan’ be on September 20, 21, or 23? Timings, visibility and everything you need to know
As 2025 draws to a close, the skies are preparing a spectacular farewell gift: a solar eclipse. Throughout history, eclipses were often feared as ominous signs, symbolizing change or forewarning disasters. Today, however, they are celebrated as...
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World Associated Press Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — 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 on Monday, as his government attempts to curb...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows
MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — 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 on Monday, as his government attempts to curb...
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Pacific Youth demand urgent action on migration and employment at Global Forum
At the XV Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) in Riohacha, Colombia, Pacific youth leaders delivered their strongest warning yet: the future of Pacific youth is under existential threat if decisive action is not taken immediately....
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Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defense treaty
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ustralia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defense treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence. The deal -- known as the Pukpuk treaty -- was...
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Cabinet expands list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival
Staff Reporter CABINET has approved the expansion of the list of countries whose nationals are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA) in Namibia. This was announced by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, during a...
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President Maamau assumes Chairmanship of Smaller Island States
BY NED GAGAHE President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS) during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, which began yesterday in Honiara. President Maamau succeeded the...
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PIF vows commitment to Small Island States (SIS) priorities
BY SAMIE WAIKORI As part of Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders’ commitment to deepening regional integration, PIF assures to leave no-one behind with emphasis on collective effort to address priorities of Small Island States in Pacific region. In...
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