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Palau Faces Environmental Risks as US Military Buildup Expands in Angaur
A Guam-based security outlook warns that a rapid U.S. military buildup in Palau may be outpacing environmental safeguards and Palauan sovereignty. The report flags tensions between accelerating projects and local participation amid a shifting geopolitical backdrop. It calls for stronger enforcement of environmental rules and greater community involvement as Palau navigates its international role.
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Fijiana finish fourth after bronze playoff loss to USA at New York Sevens
An electric start in New York promised a lot for Fiji Fijiana, but a late surge from the USA left the bronze clash unresolved and plenty to reflect on for the squad.
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UN: 3.2 million displaced inside Iran in two weeks as conflict with Israel and the US intensifies
Inside Iran, millions have fled from cities to rural towns as fighting intensifies, leaving families scrambling for shelter, water and basics. The rapid displacement is testing aid networks and the resilience of communities already on the edge.