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The Clooneys charm Charles! Harry and Meghan's pals George and Amal show their warm bond with the King at star-studded palace reception
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
Hollywood superstar George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney turned on the charm as they warmly greeted King Charles at a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace today. George and Amal, believed to be close friends with the Sussexes, were...
George and Amal Clooney charm King Charles during Buckingham Palace reception celebrating global youth awards
TDPel Media
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June 25, 2025
It was a night where Hollywood elegance met royal tradition. George and Amal Clooney, known as much for their style and social causes as their A-list status, brought extra sparkle to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening. The couple turned heads as...
Where to go this summer? Full list of countries which provide visa-free entry to Indian nationals
Hindustan Times
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May 29, 2025
Are you planning a trip outside of India this summer? While finalising the destination, booking tickets, and then dividing an itinerary are all an important part of planning an international holiday, it is also important to know which countries...
King stresses urgent need to ‘save our forests and protect wildlife’
The Times
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The King has spoken of the urgent need to “save our forests”, as he was presented with a photo of a thriving Amazon rainforest tree he planted 34 years ago with Princess Diana. “There is so much urgency” to protect forests, he said at a meeting in...
China in the Pacific – Joint statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
FROM May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The...
Pacific leaders call for peace amid Middle East tensions as Melanesia eyes regional solidarity
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific leaders have voiced their worries about the ongoing political unrest around the world, especially the conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The concerns were shared during a meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group...
Melanesian Spearhead Group discusses Middle East conflict - Marape
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the Middle East conflict was discussed at the recently-concluded Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) meeting, Photo: Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Facebook Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James...
NZ may help Pacific Islanders in the Middle East 'where feasible'
Samoa News
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June 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A spokesperson for New Zealand's minister of foreign affairs says where feasible, they may assist Pacific Islanders in the Middle East. The Defense Force is sending a plane to the Middle East to assist any New...
NZ may help Pacific Islanders in the Middle East ‘where feasible’ says Peters spokesperson
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
A spokesperson for New Zealand’s minister of foreign affairs says where feasible, they may assist Pacific Islanders in the Middle East. The Defence Force is sending a plane to the Middle East to assist any New Zealanders stranded in Iran or...
29 visa free countries for Indians in 2025
Conde Nast Traveller
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June 16, 2025
The list of visa free countries for Indians has grown a little bit longer since 2024, and we couldn't be happier. No concrete plans and hoping for a last-minute getaway? A spanner in the works is usually visas, with long waiting times—stretching...
NZ may help Pacific Islanders in the Middle East 'where feasible' says Peters spokesperson
RNZ
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June 22, 2025
A C-130J Hercules at Whenuapai RNZAF base. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel A spokesperson for New Zealand's minister of foreign affairs says where feasible, they may assist Pacific Islanders in the Middle East. The Defence Force is sending a plane to the...
Cook Islands seeks to destabilise NZ on eve of China visit
The Daily Blog
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June 20, 2025
NZ pauses nearly $20m in funding to Cook Islands after China agreements New Zealand has paused nearly $20 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands over its recent dealings with China. New Zealand raised concerns in February, after...
Unlocking Sustainable Finance, Key to Transition Pacific SIDS Economies
Talamua
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June 19, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 20 June 2025 – A timely policy dialogue held this week in Apia discussed ways to unlock sustainable finance solutions for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This is recognition of the critical role sustainable finance...
New Zealand: Digital Innovation Powers Maritime Navigation
OpenGov Asia
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June 19, 2025
The New Zealand Government is making a significant move to modernise its maritime infrastructure through the largest upgrade to navigation services in more than 30 years. With NZ$ 28.6 million allocated in Budget 2025, this investment focuses on...
More work needed on finance and economic management
Television Niue
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May 22, 2025
Finance Minister-Hon. Crossley Tatui says the Budget for the 2025-2026 Financial Year aims to address the lessons learned and the necessary adjustments we must make in the new fiscal year. In his address at the Niue Assembly, Hon. Tatui...
Battling Tides, Rising Waters, And Shifting Shores: Polynesia’s Determined Advance Toward Climate Resilience
New Spotlight Nepal
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Rising Tides undermine Resilience in Polynesia's Fight against Climate Change In the vast blue expanse of the Pacific, the Polynesian nations of the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, and Tokelau stand as some of the world’s most vulnerable frontlines in...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils 133-night 2028 World Cruise and 2027-28 Grand Voyages
Travel Weekly
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April 28, 2025
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Largest Maritime Navigation System Upgrade In Decades
Scoop
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Hon Chris Penk Minister for Land Information Hon James Meager Associate Minister for Transport The Government is making New Zealand more attractive to international shipping lines with the first major investment in navigation services in more than...
$18m cut to Cooks aid is ‘not about China’? I call BS
Newsroom
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June 18, 2025
Analysis: Winston Peters has taken a leaf from Donald Trump’s playbook, with news he’s paused government-to-government development aid to our closest whānau in the Pacific. “We want an assurance that our special relationship remains special,” he...
Asia-Pacific MPs meet in Nadi from today to discuss work of Public Accounts Committees
The Fiji Times
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May 18, 2025
Commonwealth parliamentarians and clerks from all over the Asia Pacific region will be meeting in Nadi from today to discuss how best to scrutinise government spending. Forty delegates are travelling from the Cook Islands, Fiji, India, Malaysia,...