July 11, 2025
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The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN

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by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive sustainable development and climate resilience across Pacific Island Countries (PICs). This collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations to protect the Pacific’s…

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PNG Prime Minister Calls for Greater Support for Women’s Roles Amid Gender Equality Challenges

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Tusi Tala Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape emphasized the significance of women’s roles in “maintaining the household and nurturing children” during a recent meeting with the United Nations’ leading representative for gender equality in the region. Marape’s office announced that he met with Christine Arab, UN Women’s Asia Pacific regional director, in Port…

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Samoa seeks NZ support for more K9 after seizing 10kg of meth

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by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Samoa police are turning to their counterparts in New Zealand to beef up law enforcement efforts to tackle the increasing cases of drug smuggling, the country’s police chief says. On Wednesday, Samoan authorities intercepted 10 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (worth almost NZ$2.5 million in street value), which has been described…

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No plans for BRICS currency – Kremlin

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Louis Raymond BRICS member states have no plans to create a common currency but are actively discussing joint investment platforms to enhance economic cooperation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Peskov addressed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to hit the BRICS countries with tariffs should…

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Marape calls US climate backtracking ‘irresponsible’ in rethink plea to Trump

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by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a strong condemnation of recent developments in U.S. climate policy, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has labeled the American government’s backtracking on climate commitments as “irresponsible.” During a press conference in Port Moresby on Monday, Marape urged former President Donald Trump to reconsider his stance on climate…

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Vanuatu’s Political Parties Unite to Form Coalition Government Following Snap Elections

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Tusi Tala Leaders from five political parties in Vanuatu have reached an agreement to establish the upcoming coalition government. The parties involved are the Leaders Party, Vanua’aku Party, Graon Mo Jastis Party, Reunification Movement for Change, and the Iauko Group. This week, the leaders signed a memorandum of agreement in Port Vila. Although official results…

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Only 6% of Danes want to join USA-Danish poll

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Louis Raymond Greenlanders are overwhelmingly skeptical about the idea that US President Donald Trump could purchase their island from Denmark, local media reported on Tuesday, citing a new opinion poll. The results of the survey sharply contrast with those of an earlier poll by a little-known US-based firm. Trump has frequently touted taking Greenland for the US,…

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