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Chinese missile lands 'close' to French Polynesia in Pacific
TRT World
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"It sends a signal to the US and its allies... that China has the military ability to react in the event of any escalation of tensions between the United States and China," said Benjamin Ho, assistant professor at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School...
French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election
RNZ
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November 7, 2024
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: Rebecca DROKE / AFP...
Parliament: Questions And Answers- 19 February 2025
Scoop
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Thursday, 20 February 2025, 3:08 pm Press Release: Hansard Sitting date: 19 February 2025 ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Finance 1. GRANT McCALLUM (National—Northland) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she...
Baku Initiative Group responds to French Foreign Minister
APA
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April 11, 2025
"Instead of fulfilling its international obligations, a false enemy image is being created in the form of the Baku Initiative Group" The Baku Initiative Group has responded to the French Foreign Minister, APA reports. Abbas Abbasov, executive...
France pushes for Unesco status for D-Day beaches and Carcas...
Modern Ghana
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France's Ministry of Culture on Monday filed an application to have the beaches in Normandy that were the site of the D-Day landings during the Second World War and the medieval fortresses of Carcassonne added to Unesco's list of World Heritage...
No winter water too cold for Canberra’s international swimming sensation
HerCanberra
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July 21, 2025
Posted on 22 July, 2025 Imagine a –8-degree morning in Canberra and you wake up at dawn to begin a marathon swim in Lake Burley Griffin. Alternatively, imagine taking a cold plunge in an ice bath, only staying there for 53 minutes. This is just a...
School holiday: Measles and mozzie travel warning
SunLive
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April 11, 2025
Crossing the ditch for the school holidays? Or perhaps heading to the Pacific for some sunshine? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders that with measles outbreaks happening in many popular holiday destinations – including...
33 percent of Solomon Islands population have no access to basic drinking water, amongst lowest in world
Islands Business
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April 1, 2025
French Polynesia’s president has issued a stark warning over the risks of deep-sea mining, saying it will be allowed in his territory “over my dead body” as he argues the potential for environmental damage outweighs any benefits. Moetai...
Spotted Sony Xperia 1 VII and 10 VII model numbers hint at improved US release prospect
Notebook Check
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April 8, 2025
Concerns about Sony further trimming down its Xperia line can be put to the side for now, as model numbers for two different devices, probably the Sony Xperia 1 VII and 10 VII, have been spotted on the website for Vini – a telecommunications...
World’s best all-inclusive holiday resorts revealed – with private beaches, huge waterparks and affordable stays
The Sun
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April 10, 2025
NOT sure where to go on your next all-inclusive holiday? Well, On the Beach has unveiled the best resorts. From swim-up bars to waterparks, private beaches and kids' clubs, check out these incredible all-inclusive stays from around the world. 13...
Canadian Government Issues Its Latest Health Warning To This Country
The Travel
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April 10, 2025
Credit to the government of Canada for actively updating travel advisories around the world on a daily basis. We recently saw the Canadian government reaffirm its "Avoid All Travel" warning to Haiti. The country is still in a state of emergency....
Saint Pierre et Miquelon: Why does France have two islands off the Canadian coast?
The Local - France
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April 3, 2025
The usually obscure French territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon found itself the centre of global attention on Thursday when Donald Trump slapped the highest rate of 50 percent tariffs on it - here's what you need to know about these two tiny...
Juniors shine at Pacific Oceania tournament
The National
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THE 2025 Pacific Oceania Junior Championships (POJC) in Fiji saw impressive performances from Team Papua New Guinea as they advanced through semifinal and quarterfinal rounds in both singles and doubles matches. The national junior tennis team,...
Pacific leaders push back against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific leaders fear that President Donald Trump's plans to expel hundreds of undocumented Pasifika migrants from the United States may lead to an increase in the number of deportees with criminal records arriving in the islands. Trump has made it...
French Polynesia: Elevated pertussis activity reported in multiple areas, especially Tahiti, in early November
Crisis24
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Pensioners and political activists affiliated with the SDP and BUZ political parties plan to protest in central Rijeka from 12:00 Nov. 9. The demonstration will be held at 128th Brigade Square. The purpose of the rally is to demand improved...
Pacific Islands News Association at 50
The Fiji Times
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October 28, 2024
Part 2 A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala. The Pacific Islands Media Freedom (PIMF) Index 2023, published by the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF), referred to challenges...
Whangārei seals twin-city agreement with Ra'iātea in French Polynesia
RNZ
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December 24, 2024
Taputapuatea Marae, on the south coast of Raʻiātea, was for many centuries the most important religious site in eastern Polynesia, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo: AFP A Northland council has sealed a twin-city agreement with one of...
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White Lotus Season 4’s Most Likely Locations Based on Every Hint So Far and How They’ve Picked in the Past
People - New York
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Just hours afterThe White Lotus's shocking season 3 finale, fans are already speculating about where the scandal-ridden resort will open next. Based on everything the show runners have let slip so far, and how they've chosen locations in the past,...
Fiji Unveils Loloma Hour, For Sustainability And For Happiness
Forbes
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Earth Hour was March 28, 2025, and Earth Day is April 22, 2025. Launching in between these two dates—on April 7, 2025—is Fiji’s new Loloma Hour, a practice encouraged for every visitor to Fiji’s 333 islands on any day of the year. Taveuni Island,...
This Is How Asia Pacific Is Responding to US Reciprocal Tariffs
Financial Post
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April 7, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday. While the baseline charge has kicked in, higher duties on some countries — which replace,...