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Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 million) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by...
Amazing finish for an amazing team
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas closed out its campaign in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau with a bang, winning a gold medal in the half marathon and a bronze in 3x3 basketball on Wednesday. Northern Marianas Athletics’...
Ocean is not a resource to exploit…it’s part of our identity as Samoans
Talanei
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June 11, 2025
At the meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council in Honolulu on Monday, a statement opposing deepsea mining in American Samoan waters was presented by Utumapu Dr. Andrew Pati Ah Young. Utumapu has a PhD in Biological...
Trillions Beneath the Waves: Nauru's Deep-Sea Pact Gains Traction
Kalkine Media
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June 20, 2025
Highlights Nauru strengthens deep-sea mining pact for critical metal resources Revised agreement with (NASDAQ:TMC) includes long-term national benefits Clarion-Clipperton Zone hosts world’s largest undeveloped nickel deposit Beneath the remote...
An Aston Martin, fine art and a yacht: Police probe millions spent protecting detention company luxury
WAtoday
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June 18, 2025
The latest allegations about the AFP’s targeting of Canstruct – the Australian government’s biggest South Pacific contractor – pose a fresh political challenge for the Albanese government after it campaigned hard on integrity and sought to...
Bring back Rwanda scheme to end small boats crisis, says architect of Australia's successful migrant crackdown
Daily Mail
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June 20, 2025
The mastermind behind Australia's migrant crackdown has called on Keir Starmer to 'reinstitute' the Rwanda scheme. Alexander Downer called on the Prime Minister to 'eat a bit of political humble pie' and resurrect the scheme, which was scrapped...
Reinforcing the links between the law and Pacific fisheries' sectors
RNZ
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June 18, 2025
The Judicial Symposium 2025 opened on Wednesday in Honiara, bringing together Regional Chief Justices of Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. Photo: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency Justice experts and fisheries...
Mastermind of Australia’s successful small boats crackdown urges Sir Keir Starmer to resurrect Rwanda plan
The U.S. Sun
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June 19, 2025
A MASTERMIND of Australia’s successful small boats crackdown has urged Sir Keir Starmer to resurrect the Rwanda plan. Alexander Downer said it was a tragedy Labour axed the scheme and the PM should “eat political humble pie”. 3 Alexander Downer,...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...
Maltese human rights expert John Pace honoured in Australia
Times of Malta
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June 18, 2025
A Maltese human rights expert and former UN senior official has been recognised in Australia’s King’s Birthday Honours List. John Pace, a former secretary of the UN Commission on Human Rights, was recognised for his “distinguished service to...
Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t)
The Third Pole
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June 18, 2025
The French port of Nice was overrun last week with politicians and diplomats sweltering in suits, cooler representatives from NGOs and local communities, and a staggering number of police. More heads of state, governments and members of civil...
The Stars and Stripes Diplomacy of the Vatican: Leo XIV Inherits Pope Francis’s Chinese Legacy
Pressenza
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June 19, 2025
Fuzhou, June 2025 – The appointment of Bishop Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou by the Vatican marks a turning point in Sino-Vatican relations. Under the guidance of Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, the Holy See has fully implemented...
Slowing growth faces Pacific, need for more inclusive workforce highlighted
Solomon Star
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June 17, 2025
HONIARA — Economic growth is slowing across the Pacific as countries face weak global growth, natural hazards and climate related shocks. The World Bank’s flagship Pacific Economic Update, released on Tuesday in Honiara, projects regional growth...
Who really owns what? Beneficial ownership reforms gain ground in the Pacific
The Pacific Island Times
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June 15, 2025
A single question posed at the start of a regional transparency webinar stopped many in their tracks: "Have you heard of beneficial ownership before?" It wasn’t just a conversation starter. It was a litmus test for how well Pacific island nations...
Palau votes with US and Israel in opposing UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Island Times
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June 17, 2025
Palau voted with the United States and Israel in opposing a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. Palau is one of the 12 countries that voted against the resolution, which was backed by 149 member states,...
Morocco ranks 111 globally in tobacco use, but big gaps remain between men and women
Hespress
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June 16, 2025
Moroccans don’t smoke as much as many other countries, but tobacco use is still a public health concern, according to a new report by the CIA’s World Factbook. The report says that about 12.3% of the Moroccan population over the age of 15 smokes,...
Morning Mail: Israel and Iran threaten further escalation; severe jobseeker penalties exposed; Piastri collides with teammate
The Guardian
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June 15, 2025
Good morning. World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict – but as yet there is no sign of either country stepping back from the brink as they continue to exchange missile fire. There are reports that Donald Trump...
The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 15, 2025
“It’s important they have the respect of the football world because so many calls made are 50/50,” one board member said. Loading That means clubs need to respect, rather than necessarily agree, with decisions being made at head office. “They are...
World’s Poorest Hit By Double Whammy - Trade War Plus A War On Aid
Scoop
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President Trump has announced his latest tariffs after a 90 day pause, confirming an increase for 14 countries, including some of the poorest. Today’s announcement includes 40% tariff on goods from Myanmar and Laos, and a 36% tariff on goods from...
Abkhazia Works to Deepen Ties with Syria
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: Officials from Abkhazia’s Foreign Ministry visited Syria on June 25 to advance political and economic ties with Damascus, highlighting ongoing diplomatic activity between the breakaway Georgian territory and one of its few...