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New season of DENR docu series airs today
The Manila Times
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June 27, 2025
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday announced that season 4 of its s series on the country’s protected areas (PAs) will air on the ABS-CBN News Channel starting today. “Our Fragile Earth: Protected Areas of the...
Chinese Association Accused of Mixing Crime and Patriotism as It Serves Beijing
The Japan News
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June 25, 2025
Ian Teh/For The Washington Post nvestigators in countries across the Global South are observing a growing nexus between Chinese authorities and Chinese criminal groups. The Washington Post 12:55 JST, June 25, 2025 In December, a man considered by...
FOUR JUDOKAS EAGER TO TAKE ON COMPETITION
GSPN
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June 11, 2025
A preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games June 29 – July 9 amongst 24 island nations By Jay Leon Guerrero The Guam Judo Association will be taking four young athletes to the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau June...
Taiwan has 12 diplomatic partners left. Who’ll drop it next?
The Strategist
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June 12, 2025
Beneath Taiwan’s high-profile fight for global recognition lies a parallel contest in capitals scattered across the Caribbean and the Pacific. This is Beijing’s relentless campaign to isolate Taiwan diplomatically—country by country—until Taipei...
'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...
Why the UN Ocean Conference 2025 Was Make-or-Break for Marine Protected Areas
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 24, 2025
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference put Marine Protected Areas at the heart of global ocean action, but global progress hinges on whether the United States steps up to lead. From June 9–13, Nice, France, hosted the third United Nations Ocean Conference,...
Whipps challenges high-income classification, calls for Global Support in Climate Crisis
Island Times
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June 10, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. delivered an address at a United Nations dialogue on disaster risk reduction, highlighting the existential threats facing his Pacific nation and condemning the “profound injustice” of Palau being...
United Airlines doubling Manila-SFO daily flights
Philippine STAR
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June 20, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — American carrier United Airlines is doubling its daily flights between Manila and San Francisco starting October, introducing an evening option to give passengers more options. In an advisory, United said it is scaling up...
From Roots to Radiowaves: Meet ABC Nesia Daily's Dynamic Duo
Lekmak
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June 19, 2025
The airwaves crackle with an infectious energy each morning, a vibrant tapestry of Pacific voices weaving stories that span continents and cultures. It’s the sound of Nesia Daily, and its two dynamic hosts, Jacob McQuire and Michael Chow, whose...
A Look Back in Time: Weyerhaeuser kidnapping suspect sentenced; Gertie the duck celebrates milestone birthday; Centralia’s facial hair law discussed
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, June 21, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Harmon Waley, one of three conspirators charged with kidnapping the son of the owner of the...
The tiny island nation at the center of a secret war between China and the US
The Mirror US
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June 14, 2025
An exhaustive report published in April found that a small island nation far in the Pacific Ocean is becoming the site of a covert geopolitical struggle between the US and China over land "critical" to monitoring vast water and airspace. Palau, a...
Team Rising Tide: A Journey Toward The World’s Toughest Row
Imperial Beach & Times - California
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Right here in San Diego, a remarkable team of ocean advocates is preparing for an extraordinary challenge that not only tests their physical limits but also serves a greater purpose. Team Rising Tide, comprising Shelby Davoren, Tim Linsell, Adi...
29 visa free countries for Indians in 2025
Conde Nast Traveller
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June 16, 2025
The list of visa free countries for Indians has grown a little bit longer since 2024, and we couldn't be happier. No concrete plans and hoping for a last-minute getaway? A spanner in the works is usually visas, with long waiting times—stretching...
HEADHUNTER FIRES UP SUPPORT FOR TEAM PNG AT LAE FUN RUN AUCTION
PNG Haus Bung
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June 19, 2025
The spirit of generosity and national pride soared in Lae as organizations rallied to raise funds for team PNG at the 2025 Trukai Fun Run Auctions. Held at the Lae International Hotel recently, this annual fundraising witnessed a thrilling bidding...
PNGOC ISSUES URGENT LEVY FEE DEADLINE FOR TEAMS TO PAC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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June 18, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) is issuing a critical reminder to all National Federations sending athletes and teams to the Pacific Mini Games this year that all levy fees for athletes and officials must be settled by 18 June 2025....
Soaking up island fair’s wet, wonderful weekend
The Guam Daily Post
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Splish! Splash! Bash! The Guam Visitors Bureau hosted a spectacle to remember at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park from noon to night on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Cultural pride pierced through the downpour and glimmered under...
Cannes Lions: how a festival about TV ads became a global barometer for creativity
The Drum
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From its Venice origins to its post-pandemic reset, Cannes Lions has mirrored the creative industry’s biggest shifts – and sparked a few of its own. Let’s look back.The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, now in its 70s, has grown...
Collin Johns Cut In Busy Major League Pickleball Waiver Period
Forbes
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Collin Johns may be rid of that pesky MLP obligation. PPA Major League Pickleball took a brief hiatus from its schedule this week to pause for its mid-season Waiver period. This is the second (and last) waiver period for Premier teams to make...
Hunters’ slump and Team PNG’s woes
The National
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WITH 10 weeks remaining in the Hostplus Cup regular season the PNG Hunters find themselves in a hole. It’s one they started digging in Round 10 on a Friday night at Jack Manski Oval against the Townsville Blackhawks. Paul Aiton’s team inexplicably...
The Countries With The Highest Share Of International Migrants May Surprise You
Zero Hedge
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The number of international migrants worldwide hit 304 million in 2024, a figure that has doubled since 1990. As people relocate across borders for reasons ranging from work opportunities to conflict and displacement, certain countries have become...