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Eyes of Fire is an updated Rainbow Warrior classic and must read for activism
Asia Pacific Report
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August 18, 2025
REVIEW: By Jenny Nicholls Author David Robie left his cabin on the Rainbow Warrior three days before it was blown up by the Directorate General for External Security (DGSE), France’s foreign intelligence agency The ship was destroyed at Marsden...
New Australia-Vanuatu deal won’t replicate Falepili-style pact, says analyst
Asia Pacific Report
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August 18, 2025
A Pacific analyst and commentator says it is unlikely that Vanuatu will agree to any exclusive rights in the new security and economic pact with Australia.Senior ministers of both countries, including deputy prime ministers Richard Marles and...
Pacific Resilience Facility set for leaders signing in Honiara
Pacific News Service
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By Sanjeshni Kumar The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is poised to become the region’s first Pacific-owned and led international financial institution, with Forum Leaders set to sign its establishing treaty at their meeting in Honiara, Solomon...
ICJ ruling a legal game-changer for holding major emitters accountable
Pacific News Service
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By Sanjeshni Kumar Vanuatu climate change and marine conservation expert, Dr Christopher Bartlett, says the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion gives Pacific nations the legal power to hold major emitters to account for...
New Australia-Vanuatu deal won't replicate Falepili-style agreement - Pacific expert
RNZ
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August 17, 2025
Senior ministers from Australia and Vanuatu initialled the Nakamal Agreement at the top of Mount Yasur. (ABC News: Lillyrose Welwel) Photo: ABC News / Lillyrose Welwel A Pacific analyst and commentator says it is unlikely that Vanuatu will agree...
Vanuatu PM Kilman lost his MPs ahead of facing no confidence motion today
Pacific News Service
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In the lead-up to today’s no-confidence motion, Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman has experienced a significant loss of support among his Members of Parliament (MPs). Over the past few days, as the motion of no confidence gained momentum, PM...
My Turn: International Court: Nations are liable for fossil fuel harms
Athol Daily News - Massachusetts
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Maintaining our spirits and energy is a vital part of being a human being in these challenging times. In the face of so many climate-and-democracy-destroying, vile actions by the current federal regime we need positive stories to cheer and sustain...
Seabourn launches 100+ voyages across all continents for 2027-2028
Seatrade Cruise News
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August 15, 2025
Seabourn announced its 2027 summer ocean and 2027-2028 expedition itineraries, comprising 111 departures across 72 itineraries visiting 369 destinations in 71 countries on all seven continents. New 'pole-to-pole' expedition and solar eclipse...
International Maritime Organization’s Zero Net Framework
Global Trade - Texas
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August 15, 2025
Introduction On 11 April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) approved draft amendments to Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL”). A...
World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities
Ethical Marketing News
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August 16, 2025
The world’s highest court has just delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision delivers historic protections that strengthen the...
Sarawak Premier calls for spiritually-grounded, digitally-ready Muslim leaders
Borneo Post
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August 16, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari speaking at the opening ceremony of the RISEAP International Youth Leadership Training 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre on Saturday. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 16): Muslim...
Vanuatu man saved by life-saving heart surgery a PSH Hospitals
Fijivillage
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Jean-Yves Galinie with his daughter Jessie Galinie and Son in law Jesse Meo at PSH Hospitals in Nadi. [Image: Supplied] A 62-year-old Jean-Yves Galinie from Vanuatu has undergone a heart bypass surgery at Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH...
PNG Women’s National Team Drawn in Group B for the FIFA Women’s
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 16, 2025
World Cup Oceania Qualifiers The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team now knows its path to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ following today’s Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Qualifiers draw in Auckland, New Zealand. PNG has been...
14yo girl allegedly stripped, whipped with phone cord and recorded by teen trio
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 15, 2025
Three 13-year-old girls are set to front the Children's Court after allegedly beating, stripping and whipping a 14-year-old girl in Sydney's south-west overnight. Police alleged the girl, who was known to the three girls, was approached at a bus...
Australia to invest $500m into Vanuatu under new pact
Azzet
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August 15, 2025
Australia will invest A$500 million into Vanuatu over the next decade under a new deal between the two countries, as China seeks to expand its influence in the Pacific. The Nakamal Agreement has been initialed by Australian and Ni-Vanuatu cabinet...
Vanuatu leads Pacific push for 100 percent renewable energy transition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 13, 2025
By Sanjeshni Kumar in Apia, Samoa – PASIFIKA ENVIRONEWS/PACNEWS Vanuatu is accelerating its shift towards a low-carbon future, integrating the principles of just transition into national energy and climate strategies, with a strong focus on...
Vanuatu and Australia agree to $500 million security, economic pact
Pacific Media Network
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Vanuatu has finalised a strategic pact with Australia, known as the Nakamal Agreement, which is worth A$500 million (NZ$548.16m) over the next 10 years. Vanuatu's government announced on Wednesday in Tanna that its Council of Ministers has...
World's major courts take growing role in climate fight
TerraDaily
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World's major courts take growing role in climate fight By Kelly MACNAMARA Paris (AFP) July 21, 2025 The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences...
Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum...
Pacific News Service
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By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering — the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) — when leaders meet in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this...
Pacific news in brief for 15 August
RNZ
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August 15, 2025
A school of Jacks in a murky, tropical ocean. Photo: 123RF Solomon Islands - marine Community leaders from Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have committed to establish a transboundary marine protected area in their shared ocean space. The Solomon Star...