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Shedding Light on the Mysteries of Deep Earthquakes
Eos
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June 26, 2025
Source: AGU Advances Deep earthquakes are still a mystery that has been debated for a long time, but no consensus has been made so far. They originate at depths of 500 to 700 kilometers where there are extreme pressure and temperature conditions...
MVA urges tree planting in line with global travel trend
Marianas Variety
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(MVA) — “Enjoy nature,” is the #1 activity visitors to The Marianas plan when they visit, according to the latest visitor exit survey by the Marianas Visitors Authority. MVA is raising awareness of the importance of preserving and planting trees...
China in the Pacific – Joint statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
FROM May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The...
Pacific news in brief for 23 June
RNZ
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June 22, 2025
Photo: 123RF Papua New Guinea - health A senior health official in Papua New Guinea is promising action after revelations some nurses are wanting payment for writing referrals for patients. The Post Courier reports claims of such a practice were...
Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 05 June 2025
Scoop
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Friday, 20 June 2025, 2:07 pm Press Release: Hansard Sitting date: 5 June 2025 This page displays you ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Transport 1. TIM COSTLEY (National—Ōtaki) to the Minister of Transport: What announcements...
Roman Reigns to return as The Big Dog and re-form The Shield with his cousin? 3 WWE reunions that could take place at Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 24, 2025
WWE's next big premium live event is just around the corner. Before the sports entertainment juggernaut hosts Evolution in July and SummerSlam in August, Night of Champions will air this Saturday. The big Premium Live Event, which will stream live...
Largo High sprinter Laiana McClinton on the fast track to success
Tampa Bay Newspapers INC - Florida
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LARGO — Few athletes can claim to be both state champion and international inspiration. That Laiana McClinton of Largo has achieved both at just 17 years old makes her rise from curious spectator to Florida’s fastest sprinter all the more...
'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,...
MALASHA CALLS FOR ACTION AS DEFORESTATION SURGES IN CHIKANTA
Zambia Reports
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June 25, 2025
Chikanta Ward Councilor in Kalomo, Aston Malasha, has raised concern over the increased levels of deforestation in the area due to charcoal production. He tells Byta FM News in an interview that indiscriminate cutting down of trees has become...
“We’re Tired”: South Africa included in viral World War III safe haven list, sparks chatter
Briefly
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June 23, 2025
A fascinating compilation of potential safe havens in the unlikely event of global conflict sparked significant interest online The intriguing list shared on TikTok presented nations believed to offer safe places during World War III Social media...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
Dubai airports in full operation as Qatar reopens airspace
The National News
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Dubai Airports said late on Monday night it had “resumed full operations” after a temporary halt caused by Iran's thwarted overnight attack on Qatar's US airbase at Al Udeid. Two waves of Iranian missiles were fired at the base, forcing Qatar to...
4 WWE titles that should change hands during Night of Champions weekend
Sportskeeda
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June 23, 2025
WWE Night of Champions is just about here. The big-time premium live event is set to take place this weekend. More specifically, Night of Champions will be held live on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As if...
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Islands Business
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June 23, 2025
“You have the power to change the narrative.” That was the rallying call from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran as she opened the inaugural Women in Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel last week. Speaking to a...
FEATURE – Preparing and training a maritime force
The Fiji Times
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June 21, 2025
Establishing a navy is a complex and strategic undertaking that requires careful planning and a phased implementation. Each stage of this process is crucial, beginning with a thorough preparation phase that lays a solid foundation. This initial...
5 Superstars who could return to WWE on tonight's SmackDown before Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
WWE Friday Night SmackDown will be airing on the USA Network tonight. The three-hour show will feature some of the best and brightest that World Wrestling Entertainment has to offer. This is the penultimate edition of SmackDown ahead of Night of...
New Zealand: Digital Innovation Powers Maritime Navigation
OpenGov Asia
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June 19, 2025
The New Zealand Government is making a significant move to modernise its maritime infrastructure through the largest upgrade to navigation services in more than 30 years. With NZ$ 28.6 million allocated in Budget 2025, this investment focuses on...
US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets
ICEF Monitor
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June 19, 2025
"The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month," reports The Washington Post. The...
SAPS intensifies crackdown on gender-based violence with over 200 arrests in one week
IOL
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested more than 200 suspects for rape during operations across the country in a week to intensify efforts in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Police spokesperson...
Black Faggot’s Victor Rodger on Destiny Church and why his groundbreaking play remains so relevant today
The New Zealand Herald
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June 20, 2025
Like a lot of young homosexuals, it made me feel a lot of self-loathing. But I wasn’t raised to denigrate people who were gay. My mother was very young when she had me – she turns 72 this year – but she elected to keep me and I’m so grateful she...