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Pakistan, micronesia begin new diplomatic chapter
Daily Times
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on Thursday during a signing ceremony at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations in New York. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic ties with Federated States of Micronesia
Dawn
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean that joined...
Pakistan becomes Micronesia’s 100th diplomatic partner
Daily Times
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on August 14, 2025. The signing took place at a ceremony in New York, hosted by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations. Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic relations
Dunya News
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🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:54:08 PKT NEW YORK (Dunya News) - Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, established diplomatic relations at a ceremony...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic ties
The News International
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held at Pakistan's Mission...
Pacific Islanders lead effort to link culture with mental wellness
Marianas Variety
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Becky Mettao leads a group discussion at a workshop that concluded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roberto AT a community mental health workshop held on Thursday, Aug. 7 at LaoLao Bay Resort, the Community Guidance Center offered its...
Fiji's 'Ocean for Peace' plan set for approval at Pacific leaders' summit
Pacific Media Network
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Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's 'Ocean of Peace' initiative is slated for approval at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara next month. Rabuka first introduced the concept at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Rarotonga in...
ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 14, 2025
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding legal obligation — raising the stakes for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global shipping...
USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
On August 15, 2025, the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, in support of Pacific Partnership 25. The arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor to Chuuk marks another...
Pakistan, Micronesia formalise diplomatic relations at UN ceremony
GEO TV
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August 15, 2025
Asim Iftikhar, Jeem S Lippwe sign joint communiqué in New York. Ties to focus on climate, capacity building, peace at United Nations. Micronesia thanks Pakistan for UN support and cooperation. Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia...
Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum...
Pacific News Service
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By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering — the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) — when leaders meet in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this...
USINDOPACOM Commander hosts joint leaders for Commander’s Conference
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted senior Joint Force leaders at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii for two days of engagements focused on strategy, capabilities and force posture in the...
Cook Islands pushes for key actions to support Smaller Island States
Cook Island News
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August 14, 2025
Cook Islands head of delegation and Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann joined fellow members of the Pacific Islands Forum Smaller Island States (SIS) group at the SIS Officials Meeting held at the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on Friday last...
Pacific unity at risk over Forum snub: Fiji PM Rabuka
Pacific News Service
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Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed he has been formally informed by the Solomon Islands about its decision to exclude nearly two dozen countries from the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum meeting. The list includes major donors such as...
Fijian PM Rabuka's 'ocean of peace' proposal set for approval at Pacific leaders' summit
RNZ
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August 14, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka first introduced the concept at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Rarotonga in 2023. Photo: Fiji Government Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's 'Ocean of Peace' initiative is slated for approval at the Pacific...
Pacific unity at risk over forum snub
FBC News
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August 12, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed he has been formally informed by the Solomon Islands about its decision to exclude nearly two dozen countries from the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum meeting. The list...
Places Not Bases: A4C Regional Planning Teams are Re-shaping Civil Engineering Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 14, 2025
Pacific Air Force Civil Engineers have embraced the concept of “Places not Bases” by establishing regional planning teams in various strategic locations throughout the Indo-Pacific. Under the strategic leadership of the PACAF Command Civil...
Plastic treaty talks collapse over production limits and chemical controls
Environmental Health News
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August 14, 2025
Negotiations on the world’s first global treaty to curb plastic pollution have hit a dead end, with nearly 100 countries rejecting a draft they say fails to tackle production or toxic chemicals. Karen McVeigh and Emma Bryce report for The...
How to watch Rugby Championship 2025: free live streams and key dates
TechRadar
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August 14, 2025
Watch Rugby Championship 2025 live streams with the Springboks taking on the challenge for their title from the Wallabies, All Blacks and Pumas between this August and October. Below we have all the info on how to watch Rugby Championship from...
UOG: Peralta appointed Vice Provost of Research and Sponsored Programs
The Guam Daily Post
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The University of Guam has appointed a new Vice Provost of Research and Sponsored Programs, who has a proven record of success in advancing the university's role as an educational institution. On Wednesday, the university announced the appointment...