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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...
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...
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...
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...
These are Spain’s best cities for food lovers
The Times
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Travelling to Spain? Our advice: arrive hungry. Home to 17 autonomous regions — and their diverse cookbooks — this isn’t just a place where people eat well, but a country where food is at the very heart of daily life, informing community,...
Celebrate the Art of Mindfulness, Longevity and Making Profound Connections with Four Seasons
Breaking Travel News
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June 7, 2025
From pristine beaches and mystical mangroves to jungle-cloaked hinterlands and private islands, the unmatched locations of Four Seasons Resorts of Asia lend themselves naturally to wellbeing, relaxation, and healing. Coupled with award-winning spa...
Julien Goes Around the World (30)
International Judo Foundation
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Julien Brulard has been travelling the world with his judogi for several years. In the last chapter of his adventure, he had just arrived in Japan, the cradle of judo, and was ready to explore the country. Discover what awaited him for this second...
Star Media Group wins six Kinabalu Press Awards
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Star Media Group Bhd’s Sabah bureau bagged a total of six awards with two golds and four merits in this year’s prestigious Kinabalu Press Awards. Journalist Stephanie Lee Shao Fen bagged a gold for the Sports Journalism Award with...
What sharks are worth—and why that matters
Mongabay
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June 25, 2025
Stefanie Brendl, founder of Shark Allies, transitioned from shark tourism to advocacy after a pivotal free-diving encounter with a tiger shark, leading her to champion the world’s first shark fin trade ban in Hawaii. Her legislative work has since...
I made detailed plans for my 4-day solo trip to Spain, but some of the best moments happened when they fell apart
Business Insider
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June 25, 2025
It's no secret that I'm a planner. In fact, I'm usually "that person" who researches things well in advance of any trip I take. This spring, I decided to take my planning a step further for a four-day solo vacation to Valencia, Spain. I purchased...
Kwong siblings find strength in numbers for Mini Games Journey
FBC News
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June 25, 2025
For the Kwong siblings, the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau holds an extra special meaning; the chance to compete on the international stage alongside their favourite people. Thaddeus, Charis, and Theola Kwong, all three talented siblings...
Star Media Group's Sabah team bags six honours at Kinabalu Press Awards
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Star Media Group Berhad’s Sabah bureau bagged a total of six awards with two golds and four merits in this year’s Kinabalu Press Awards. Journalist Stephanie Lee Shao Fen bagged a gold for Sports Journalism with her story "Giddy up...
Guam Veterans Deserve Better
Kandit News Group
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July 1, 2025
By Adam Leon Guerrero for Just Thinking Aloud, Kandit News & Views Many on Guam have heard about the push to bring a Veterans Affairs Regional Office to our island. Some might ask: Why now? Why Guam? And does it really matter? The answer is...
Teen Table Tennis Star Dengelei Lukas balances excellence in sports and studies
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— While most 17-year-olds might celebrate their birthday with friends or cake, Dengelei Lukas spent hers at the table tennis court, training for the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Lukas, a senior at...
Mini Games vital for youth
The Fiji Times
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June 24, 2025
A chance to gain exposure at a prominent level will be a key objective for young athletes travelling with Team Fiji for the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. These were the sentiments of Team Fiji general manager Anushil Kumar while sharing the...
OPINION | Saipan: Stop repeating. Start reinventing.
Marianas Variety
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LET’S be honest. Saipan’s tourism marketing still feels stuck in 2005. We’re recycling the same beach photos, the same slogans, and brochures that haven’t aged well. Meanwhile, Palau is promoting sustainability, Bali is welcoming remote workers...
Lisa Weller and the Twirl Salon team share their journey in fashion and beauty
KABB - Texas
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SAN ANTONIO - The Met Gala is a major event that raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and celebrates fashion as an art form. Every year, celebrities and designers come together to create looks based on a specific...
Russian Warship Spotted Escorting Two Inbound Stateless Tankers
The Maritime Executive
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Two stateless tankers inbound to the Russian oil operations in the Baltic were spotted traveling with a Russian warship. Russia in the past has been seen escorting some of its military cargo ships, and in May appeared to be escorting outbound...
Letter to Editor
Island Times
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June 20, 2025
June 17, 2025 I’m heartened to see other Palauans expressing these sentiments. I share your concern deeply, and I stand in solidarity with you—and with any others who feel the profound betrayal of our government’s failure to condemn the genocide...
Pacific Mini Games preparations enter final stage
The Fiji Times
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June 22, 2025
Team Fiji is in its final stages of preparation for the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, which will be held from June 29 to July 9. Speaking at the team assembly held yesterday at the UseAID Theatre at the University of the South Pacific (USP), chef...