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Israel’s little-known allies in the South Pacific
The Times of Israel
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July 27, 2025
Every time UN members vote on anything Israel and Palestine-related, South Pacific islanders wake up to an endless stream of derogatory comments on social media. That’s the price Oceania pays for being the one and only region in the Global South...
Micronesia leaders renew urgent call for ‘fast-acting cuts in short-lived super…
Pacific News Service
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Leaders from the Micronesia region meeting in Majuro in early July called climate change the “most significant threat” to the islands and renewed calls for urgent climate action. At the conclusion of the 27th Micronesian Island Forum meeting,...
DPWH: 6 national roads still closed on July 28 due to storms, habagat
Inquirer
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July 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Six national road sections across the country remained closed to traffic on Monday, July 28, due to the combined effects of recent tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, according to the...
Better Results, Less Stress: How to Get the Insights You Need Without a Costly ERP
CFO Dive
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Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
CFO Dive
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US Visa Fee Hike, GCC Visa, Digital Nomad Visas: All The Latest Updates For Indian Travellers
Times Now
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July 27, 2025
US Visa Fee Hike, GCC Visa, Schengen To Get Costlier: All The Latest Visa Updates For Indian Travellers Planning an international trip soon? Whether you're a student, a remote worker, or a leisure traveller, 2025 has brought major visa changes...
Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake to life in Teulada Moraira
Euro Weekly News
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July 27, 2025
The Kyiv Ballet has rapidly gained international recognition. Credit: Alexander Kenney / Creative Commons Ballet lovers are in for an enchanting evening as Swan Lake, one of the most beloved and iconic ballets of all time, arrives at the Auditori...
World’s Governments Fail to Agree to a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining
Truthout
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July 26, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Despite growing momentum, world governments failed to agree to a moratorium on deep-sea...
Governments at ISA must Establish a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining, Reaffirm Authority over International Seabed Lies Collectively With All States
Common Dreams
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July 25, 2025
The 30th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded today, with governments continuing to fall short in protecting the deep sea. While politicians from Palau, France and Panama attended to rally the international community,...
Has high immigration fallen out of favour in Australia?
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 27, 2025
If you've spent any time on social media in recent years, you would have seen people criticising Australia's high levels of immigration, for various reasons. But in recent months, we've seen some of the most severe criticisms of high immigration...
Governments Fail to 'Rise to the Moment' as Seabed Meeting Ends Without Mining Pause
Common Dreams
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July 26, 2025
Despite growing momentum, world governments failed to agree to a moratorium on deep-sea mining as the 30th session of the International Seabed Authority wrapped up on Friday. The authority's July meeting was the first since U.S. President Donald...
New Bill Would End $190 Billion in Polluter Subsidies
Common Dreams
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July 25, 2025
"Governments have yet to rise to the moment," Greenpeace International campaigner Louisa Casson said in a statement. "They remain disconnected from global concerns and the pressing need for courageous leadership to protect the deep ocean." Casson...
Watchdog: Emil Bove Privately Met With The Extreme Right-Wing Group Alliance Defending Freedom Whose Cases Could Come Before Bove on 3rd Circuit
Common Dreams
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July 25, 2025
"Governments have yet to rise to the moment," Greenpeace International campaigner Louisa Casson said in a statement. "They remain disconnected from global concerns and the pressing need for courageous leadership to protect the deep ocean." Casson...
Marshall Islands launches Green Growth initiative with UOG support
The Guam Daily Post
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands has launched its Green Growth initiative with support from the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, marking the third successful expansion of the sustainability program across...
Which Is More Likely to Be a Millionaire Maker? XRP vs. MicroStrategy
myMotherLode - California
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July 25, 2025
Does it make more sense to buy an investment directly, or to invest in a company that's taking out loans to accommodate another investment? That's the (somewhat confusing) question facing investors considering XRP (XRP 0.31%), the native token of...
New Senate bill mandating specific ASG directors on ASEDA Board make it a Pacific outlier
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new Senate bill that aims to mandate the inclusion of five specific government directors on the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) board could potentially re-shape how political oversight and...
Greenpeace: Governments have yet to rise to the moment and vote in favour of a moratorium on deep sea mining
Greenpeace International
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July 25, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica, The 30th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) ends today with governments continuing to fall short in protecting the deep sea. While high-level representatives from Palau, France and Panama attended to rally the...
Te Ipukarea Society: Ocean lovers unite against deep-sea mining
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2025
Saturday July 19, people worldwide gathered to join the call to defend the deep. Our event included creative, imaginative sea-creature costumes, Tumu the eke, and paddling into the water with the large ‘Protect our Ocean’ banner, for a group chant...
Governments reject Trump’s deep sea mining power grab but fail to adopt moratorium on deep sea mining
Greenpeace International
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July 26, 2025
A team from Greenpeace International fly huge ocean themed kites together with a banner reading “Protect The Deep Sea” outside the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. The event happened during he International Seabed Authority (ISA) council and...
XRP: Surge in Price, Strategic Partnerships, Rising Attention & 2-Year Outlook
European Business Magazine
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July 17, 2025
XRP, the digital currency developed by Ripple Labs, has once again captured the attention of investors and analysts alike with a notable resurgence in price and momentum in 2025. As one of the oldest cryptocurrencies still in active development...