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U.S. and oil producers block a treaty to clean the world of plastic pollution
Liberation News
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August 18, 2025
Landis is the author of the book Climate Solutions Beyond Capitalism. The fifth session of the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations ended on Aug. 15, once again in a deadlock. Over 100 countries came to the table, with the majority pushing for a...
'Bridge-builder': Speaker Blas pays tribute to former Yap governor Robert Ruecho, 79
Pacific Daily News
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Former Yap Gov. Robert A. Ruecho was a "bridge-builder" and a dedicated public servant, Speaker Frank F. Blas Jr. said, as he paid tribute to Ruecho days after his passing. Ruecho was 79. "Governor Ruecho was more than a political leader—he was a...
Friends to all: What a friend wants, what a Pacific island country needs
The Strategist
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August 18, 2025
Patrol boats, infrastructure, training and other security supports given to Pacific island countries aren’t entirely gifts. The givers are hoping for something in return, even if they don’t say so. Many partners seek to provide support and...
Henry Puna wants another crack at Pacific Islands Forum top job
Pacific News Service
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The current Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) wants another term in the job. “I thought being Prime Minister of the Cook Islands for 10 years was the ultimate. But this is more demanding, and in many ways, more pleasurable and...
Band brings harmony to the Pacific
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Department of Defence A deafening roar erupts as the Pacific Partnership Band plays the first bars of classic Papua New Guinean pop song Mt Lemina. Students at Lae Secondary School start dancing in front of the stage while a crowd of about 2000...
NMI agencies gather for child protection advocacy training
Marianas Variety
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The participants of the Division of Youth Services’ training on Adverse Child Experiences pose for a group photo at Aqua Resort Club on Thursday. Contributed photo OVER 100 participants from government agencies and community groups, all engaged in...
BC’s Tales of the Pacific ǀ Lost civilizations of the Pacific
Marianas Variety
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BC Cook ATLANTIS, the Seven Cities of Cibola, the Lost Continent of Mu, Terra Incognito, Shangri-La, El Dorado. Nearly every culture in the world shares stories of far-away places that are populated by people who are superior. The stories are...
Carrier strike group reaffirming Guam's strategic role in Pacific
The Guam Daily Post
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The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group's arrival in Guam and Saipan on Saturday underscored the island's critical position as a strategic hub in the Western Pacific, with naval leaders emphasizing Guam's importance for maintaining security...
Page 12 - GVB positions Guam as premier education travel destination in Japan
The Guam Daily Post
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Seeing an increase in potential for educational tourism growth on Guam, the Guam Visitors Bureau is positioning the island as a premier destination for Japanese tourists specifically student groups through targeted forums and partnerships. GVB...
Americans trade snow for sand — and a second passport
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 15, 2025
United States buyers are heading to the Caribbean not only for a seasonal and enjoyable vacation but also to purchase properties. Americans’ purchase of properties on some islands has increased significantly. While making these purchases, the...
Showcasing the ‘Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific’ to Australian travel trade
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 14, 2025
PTI Australia is supporting some of the Pacific’s most remote nations to strengthen their presence within the Australian travel trade through participation in the 2025 Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) Roadshow. By equipping travel agents with...
How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
Rugby World
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August 16, 2025
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...
I’m Going to Hold onto Summer as Long as I Can with These 6 Classic Games
Paste
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There are at least three different ends to summer. For astronomers, the sun appears to cross the celestial equator around the 22 of September, and the darkness grows. For meteorologists, summer begins on June 1 and ends on August 31, defined by...
Diplomatic ties with Micronesia established
Dawn
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August 16, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation, Dawn.com reported. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the...
Letter to the editor: Keep Washington Working Act does more to protect criminals than families
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Gov. Bob Ferguson wants you to believe the Keep Washington Working Act protects families and law abiding immigrants. The truth? It keeps dangerous criminals on our streets, shields offenders from deportation and makes every community in Washington...
Pacific Islands focus: community-driven solutions, climate in the courts and celebrating independence
Croakey Health Media
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August 11, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Local solutions to public health issues are showcased in this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column. Isabelle Zhu-Maguire, PhD candidate at the Coral Bell School of Asia and Pacific Affairs, Department of...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic relations with Micronesia — Visa free for Pakistanis
ARY News
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August 15, 2025
NEW YORK: Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, formally established diplomatic relations at a ceremony in New York on Friday. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent...
What Is Experimental Archaeology? Sam Kean Explores Ancient Tools, Surgeries and Feasts in Dinner with King Tut
Scientific American
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August 15, 2025
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Experimental archaeology takes a hands-on approach to understanding the past. Instead of just studying ancient objects researchers re-create them. They build 30-foot...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic ties at UN
The Express Tribune
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia established diplomatic relations at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United...
Pacific Countries ‘Drowning’ in Plastic Spurs Australian Film Director to Head to UN Treaty Negotiations
The Epoch Times
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August 13, 2025
An artwork by Canadian artist, activist, and photographer Benjamin Von Wong entitled "The Thinker's Burden" a 6-meter-tall sculptural remix of Rodin's iconic Thinker, which is being created for the Plastics Treaty negotiations is seen in front of...