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Pacific CROP chiefs push 2050 Strategy and regional architecture review at Fiji’s Nadi retreat
Leaders from Pacific regional agencies gathered in Nadi for a retreat aimed at sharpening how they work together under the 2050 Strategy. The talks focused on coordination,… read more
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Pacific Islands Host First UN Treaty Law Workshop to Strengthen Regional Treaty-Making and Domestic Implementation
Pacific officials and legal experts gathered for the region’s first United Nations treaty law workshop, a three-day deep dive into turning international agreements into national action. From… read more
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Motörhead’s longtime guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64
Motörhead legend Phil Campbell has died at 64, leaving a blazing imprint on heavy metal. From a self-taught guitarist in Wales to decades with Motörhead and later… read more
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Indonesia and Australia Expand Security Pact to Include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Plan Trilateral Training Hubs
Indonesia and Australia are expanding their security partnership with plans for trilateral frameworks that would include Japan and Papua New Guinea. The talks also hint at shared… read more
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Drua conquer Brumbies in Ba for first-ever win, but discipline worries linger
Historic Ba showdown ended in a 42-27 win for the Drua, but discipline looms as the winning condition. Two offsides-induced sin-binnings sparked a blunt warning from the… read more
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Indonesia Forms Task Force to Prune Regulations and Unite 27,000+ Digital Platforms
Indonesia’s default to solving problems with more rules and digital tools may be creating fresh governance headaches. With thousands of regulations and tens of thousands of platforms,… read more
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Trump warns of repeat strikes on Kharg Island as Iran tensions escalate
Rhetoric tightens around a high-stakes clash over Iran’s key oil hub. With Kharg Island at the center and diplomacy faltering, the risk to global energy routes and… read more
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Oscar-night nudge from Nicole Kidman helped Jamie Lee Curtis land the Scarpetta series on Prime Video
An Oscar backstage moment changed everything for Jamie Lee Curtis. She reveals how a quiet exchange with Nicole Kidman nudged her from producer to starring opposite Kidman… read more
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Fiji Parliament Panel Urges Digital Upgrade and Clearer Metrics for iTaukei Affairs
A parliamentary review flags notable progress in Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs Ministry, alongside persistent gaps in reporting, customary-title resolution, and rural development planning. It calls for financial flexibility… read more