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Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes
The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The...
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UPSC Key: Fiji-India relationship, Tourism sector and Salwa Judum
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Story continues...
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Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Ajith Narayana and Nirupama Devi Seram Smash Event Records
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 19:57 IST Narayanan, achieved a total lift of 317kg to secure first place in the men's 71kg while Nirupama came in second in the women's 63kg category with a total of 217kg. Ajith Narayana. (X)Indian weightlifters...
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BACK IN HISTORY | Ship opens trade links
IN 1987, a 9000-tonne freighter was given as a gift to the Fiji Government by Nauru. According to an article published by The Fiji Times on December 22 that year, the ship was used for opening trading links with South-East Asian countries. Prime...
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UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Students
UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Students (Source: Canva) The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom, is inviting applications for its Commonwealth Shared Scholarships...
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Book Review: Little World is an exploration of the life after death of symbols and saints
The ‘little world’ of the title in Josephine Rowe‘s latest novella refers to the sphere of consciousness of an unusual narrator. Arriving in a wooden box in the back of a horse float, she is a nameless girl, perhaps a saint, perhaps a miracle;...
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Kosrae-Nauru-Kiribati subsea cable set to start operating by November
U.S. Embassy’s Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Amy Gradin, second from left, with international and community leaders celebrate the landing of the East Micronesia Cable System in in Kosrae on Aug. 18, 2025. The ceremony marked the floating of the...
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Australia Rushes To Ratify Nauru Security Pact Before Chinese Investment Grows
Home Australia Australia Rushes To Ratify Nauru Security Pact Before Chinese Investment Grows Nauru announced an investment deal with the little-known China Rural Revitalisation and Development Corp earlier this month. Australia intends to move...
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UK govt opens applications for masters courses under Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) has opened applications for its Commonwealth Shared Scholarships programme. This scholarship offers an opportunity for postgraduate students from developing nations to pursue Master’s degrees...
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Australia pushes to ratify Nauru security treaty ahead of China investment
SYDNEY - Australia will seek to ratify a landmark security and economic treaty with its tiny neighbour Nauru by next month, Australian officials said on Monday, amid concern a A$1 billion (US$648.85 million) Chinese investment proposal could...
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Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal
"When it was released by press release on the Nauruan government website, we noted language in the proposal that potentially triggers some elements of treaty provisions," he told a parliamentary hearing into the treaty.
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Treaties Committee to examine Nauru-Australia Treaty at public hearing
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiry into the Nauru-Australia Treaty. The Treaty enhances cooperation between Australia and Nauru in relation to strengthening Nauru’s economy, security and...
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America’s counterattack on China’s growing influence in the Pacific islands
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class James Phelps from Indianapolis, Indiana, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), conducts a dive at the grotto on the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Oct. 27, 2021. (U.S....
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Palau President Whipps rejects political dialogue with new PIF Secretary-General
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Pacific News Service
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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Wednesday rejected the call of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) new Secretary-General Henry Puna for a continued political dialogue over Micronesia’s withdrawal from the regional body. “Probably not, we are out...
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How the British military could stop the boats
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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As with most advice dispensed by Donald Trump to fellow world leaders, it was blunt, brief – and probably unwelcome. Standing alongside Sir Keir Starmer as the pair held a news conference on Thursday marking the end of his second state visit to...
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Newark Liberty International Airport Finally Responds Over Costly Passenger Visa Error
In a world where 10 to 12 million people fly every single day, mistakes are bound to happen. With nearly three million people flying around the U.S., it's no surprise that American airports see their fair share of drama. Many of these instances...
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UN backs Abbas video address after US visa refusal
The resolution was passed with 145 in favour, five against (Israel, Nauru, Palau, Paraguay, and the United States) and six abstentions (Albania, Fiji, Hungary, North Macedonia, Panama, and Papua New Guinea). It sets out procedures for the delivery...
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China warns Papua New Guinea over defense pact with Australia
SYDNEY, Australia — China has cautioned Papua New Guinea (PNG) against “undermining” its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defense pact with Australia that is widely seen as a counter to Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific....
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China warns Papua New Guinea over defense deal
China cautioned Papua New Guinea against “undermining” its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defense pact with Australia widely seen as a counter to Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific. Australia and Papua New Guinea this week...
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How to watch Brighton vs Tottenham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, team news
Today's Brighton vs Tottenham live stream sees Spurs bidding to end their recent poor run against the Seagulls and secure a third straight Premier League away win. Brighton may have only won one of their opening four league games, but that victory...
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