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Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
Local and Diaspora artists featured in “Our Island, Endurance and He(art)” exhibit in Koror
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 30, 2025) — A vibrant art exhibition featuring the works of Palauan’s artists, both local and abroad, is drawing visitors during the Pacific Mini Games, offering a cultural counterpoint to the...
Lelngei finally gets his chance
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
BASKETBALL: QUITTING isn’t in his nature. Reginald Lelngei finally wore the red, black and gold colours to grace the courts at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, but it wasn’t an easy journey prior. The 21-year-old said he was selected for the U17...
Around One Hundred Michelin-Starred Chefs And Traditional Cuisine Chefs Vindicate Catalonia As The Region With The Best Gastronomy In The World
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A campaign was launched to vindicate Catalonia's global leadership in the gastronomic world at an event held at the emblematic Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, with more than one hundred chefs present, including...
After 46 days on the water, Ron Acfalle flies to Taiwan to share CHamoru seafaring knowledge
Pacific Daily News
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The wind, the stars, and the motion of the sea brought traditional canoe builder and seafarer Ron Acfalle from Palau to Taiwan and back in a journey that totaled 46 days out on the water. Now, Acfalle is bringing the knowledge of traditional...
New Koror bus route adds convenience, unlimited $20 pass available
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 30, 2025) — A new bus route has been added to Koror’s public transportation system just in time for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Officials hope the improved service will make it easier for...
Dreams shattered
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
MEMBERS of the women’s volleyball team had their dreams and aspirations shattered when the Justification Committee of the PNG Olympic Committee did not endorse their participation at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau. They did not pass the...
Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...
The Architect Who Gave Buildings a Pulse
Abelson
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June 30, 2025
Real Estate Gaudí's vision turned architecture into art, reshaping Barcelona with organic forms that continue to amaze travellers and dreamers. Jun 30, 2025 — 3 min read Antoni Gaudí In Barcelona, architecture feels alive. It curves, breathes, and...
Indian Navy's INS Tabar rescues 14 crew members after oil tanker catches fire in Gulf of Oman
CNBC-TV18
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June 30, 2025
Indian Navy's INS Tabar responded swiftly to rescue crew members in the Gulf of Oman as a fire broke out on an oil vessel on Sunday, June 29. The Navy responded to a distress call from the Palau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6 which was carrying 14 Indian...
PRR celebrates 20th Anniversary with Donations to Charities
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— Palau Royal Resort (PRR) marked its 20th anniversary with a celebratory dinner banquet on June 24, 2025, highlighting two decades of service and a renewed commitment to community support. The event,...
Pakistan's passport improves ranking with 100th spot worldwide
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan's passport improves ranking with 100th spot worldwide Close In 2021, it was ranked at 113th Published On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:46:41 PKT (Web Desk) - Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either...
Team Marianas starts Mini Games campaign today
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas will begin its quest for medals in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games today, Monday, as swimming, fast-pitch softball, indoor volleyball, wrestling, va’a and baseball competitions kick off in Palau....
Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 96
Spear's Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Going anywhere nice this summer? I expect you are. Not only that, I’d venture your plan for the season is a tissue of carefully considered decisions, based on some combination of tradition, experience, research, innovation and curiosity. I’m not...
A Bull in the China Policy Shop
Foreign Policy
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With U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, Washington’s attention has shifted back to the Middle East once again. That wasn’t the game plan. It was during Trump’s first term that the United States labeled China a...
What Happened To United Airlines’ Original Tokyo Hub?
Simple Flying
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July 2, 2025
The United Airlines hub in Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) was reestablished in the fall of 2024 with new service to exciting destinations across Asia. Starting with Cebu, Philippines (CEB), last year, the reborn hub has added...
Ninth case of dengue fever confirmed in the state for 2025
KITV - Hawaii
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HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Hawaii's ninth travel-related dengue fever case this year. The infected person recently returned to Oahu after traveling to a country where dengue is common. DOH teams were...
Two Chinese nationals nabbed in meth trafficking cases amid rise in Foreign Involvement
Island Times
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June 20, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — Two Chinese nationals who are in Palau on tourist visa, have been charged with methamphetamine possession and trafficking in separate incidents last week, adding to growing concerns over foreign...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...