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Vanuatu says it has no plans to revoke Andrew Tate’s golden passport after review
The Independent
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June 5, 2025
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‘Survival’ at stake as Vanuatu uses ocean summit to press IC...
Modern Ghana
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Vanuatu is using this week's UN Ocean Conference in Nice to demand climate justice ahead of a landmark legal opinion from the world's top court – with climate minister Ralph Regenvanu telling RFI that faster action to hold big polluters...
‘We have to try everything’: Vanuatu envoy taking climate fight to ICJ
Digital Journal
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June 11, 2025
Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister, Ralph Regenvanu answers AFP journalists' questions during an interview on the sidelines of the third United Nations Ocean Conference - Copyright AFP Ludovic MARIN Nick Perry Tired of pleading for countries to act...
Marape welcomes US$63.4 Million GCF grant for landmark REDD+ Project
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the approval of a groundbreaking US$63.4 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea — the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project — marking a major milestone in international...
Pacific Leaders Call for Bold Climate Action in Ocean Conference
Inter Press Service
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June 11, 2025
Asia-Pacific, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Change Finance, Climate Change Justice, Environment, Europe, Headlines, PACIFIC COMMUNITY, Pacific Community Climate Wire, Small Island Developing States, TerraViva United Nations Pacific...
World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 July 2025
Volcano Discovery
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July 4, 2025
Previous news Fri, 4 Jul 2025, 05:02 Wonder which was the most powerful earthquake in the world on your birthday? Or during a given month or even a whole year? Find it out using our new earthquake search tool! ... Read all Thu, 3 Jul 2025, 22:46...
Eleven Countries Launch First Commitment to Protect Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
Newswise
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June 10, 2025
At the UN Ocean Conference in France, 11 governments unite to sign a bold new pledge to safeguard coral reefs with the best chance of long-term survival in the face of climate change Papua New Guinea, WCS, WWF, and TNC co-host a landmark event at...
UNOC opportunity for nations to ensure protection, sustainable use of ocean
The Hans India
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June 10, 2025
Nice (France): With five years left to meet the world's "30 by 30" conservation goal and an urgent need to improve the management of marine ecosystems, the underway 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) presents an opportunity for governments to make...
SI advances maritime sovereignty efforts amid climate change challenges
Solomon Star
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June 10, 2025
NICE, France, – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice,...
Solomon Islands Advances Maritime Sovereignty Efforts Amid Climate Change Challenges
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice, France. Solomon...
Man contracts first confirmed NSW case of 'rabies-like' bat disease
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 2, 2025
A northern New South Wales man is in a critical condition after contracting the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus. Keira Glasgow of NSW Health said the man, aged in his 50s, received treatment after being bitten by a bat...
A Pacific Call To Action On World Environment And Oceans Day
Scoop
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Sunday, 8 June 2025, 7:46 am Press Release: UNDP 06 June 2025 As we mark World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June, Pacific Island nations are sounding the alarm. This year’s World Environment Day theme, “Ending Plastic...
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk: Climate Emergency Is A Clarion Call For A New Politics
Scoop
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk The Tanner Lectures on Human Values: Cooling a Planet on Fire Oxford University, 3 June 2025 Distinguished guests, faculty and students, friends, It’s an honour to participate in this...
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
Hospitality Net
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...
Abandonment of Soft Power, Neglect of Climate Change, and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape of the Pacific
Pacific Islands Report
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June 6, 2025
The start of President Donald Trump’s second term has been turbulent. In just a few months, the United States’ position in the Pacific has sadly been weakened, widening the arena for strategic competition that inevitably puts peace and security in...
Vantage Markets Celebrates Award and Successful Debut at Wealth Expo Peru 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets marked its first appearance at Wealth Expo Peru 2025, held in the financial heart of San Isidro at The Westin Lima Hotel. The event brought together key players from the local and...
Saving the Sea Cows of Vanuatu
Atlas Obscura
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June 5, 2025
Encountering a dugong in the ocean is something you won’t soon forget. These large aquatic cousins of the manatee have fluked tails, thought to be the origin of mermaid lore, and downturned mouths that give the illusion of a perpetual sly smile....
Tongan coach disappointed over Bidesi training ground
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
[Source: Tongan Football] Tonga Mataliki Coach Kilifi Uele openly shared his disappointment regarding the Bidesi park allocated to his team for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup training. This was raised during yesterday’s press conference at the Fiji...
Scott ready for debut
The Fiji Times
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July 4, 2025
Ka’iulani Scott says it will be a proud moment when she makes her senior debut for the Fiji Kulas at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup this Saturday in Suva. The 17-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Eastern Suburbs in New Zealand and has family roots...
Second citizenship for US investors: finding the perfect country for your goals
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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July 3, 2025
Obtaining a second citizenship is becoming an attractive option for US investors. It provides more than just a new passport. It offers increased financial opportunities, tax advantages, and greater global mobility. Albert Ioffe, Legal and...