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Critical Minerals Market Expected to Reach $586 Billion by 2032 as Demand Grows for Supply of Essential Minerals
PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Industry experts project that the global critical minerals market will continue maintaining substantial growth as it has in recent years. The global critical...
Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...
Owner: United Nations
Moderate Quake Hits Pacific Island Nation of Tonga
(MENAFN) A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday, with no immediate tsunami warnings reported, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON). The seismic...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
TMC and Tonga Announce Updated Sponsorship Agreement for Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML)
The Kingdom of Tonga and TMC’s subsidiary, Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), signed a revised Sponsorship Agreement, updating the terms of their agreement signed in 2021 The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga welcomes the new agreement which will...
Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...
TMC and Nauru Announce Updated Sponsorship Agreement for Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)
The Government of Nauru and TMC’s subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI), signed a revised Sponsorship Agreement updating the terms of their agreement signed in 2017 The President of Nauru welcomes the new agreement which will ensure that...
Lavrov: Trump’s Gaza Plan Insufficient to Resolve Palestinian Issue
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal as “the best thing on the negotiating table at the moment,” while acknowledging it falls short of fully resolving the broader...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee
Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This First Committee takes place amid steadily increasing levels of armed conflict, and the shadow of growing fears of large-scale war. Over 130 armed conflicts are raging today, twice as many as 15...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
World First: TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep-Sea Minerals in the High Seas Under U.S. Seabed Mining Code
Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one...
Māori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attention
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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A controversial move by the New Zealand Government to tighten laws around customary marine title is sparking growing concern among Māori, and Pacific communities are being urged to pay close attention. The coalition government’s proposed changes...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Travel to Chile for the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Department of Defence The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, is travelling to Chile for the 2025 South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). SPDMM provides a forum for regional defence ministers to enhance...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Bulldogs prop Hopoate to lead Tonga up front
Indeterminate
The National
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CANTERBURY Bulldogs prop forward and Tongan vice-captain Kalosipani Hopoate will lead her national side into battle against Cook Islands Moana in the Women’s Pacific Bowl Championships on Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port...
Owner: Tiong Hiew King
'Stefano’s stuck, we’re f***ing up': Haas v Utoikamanu rivalry reignites in Pacific blockbuster
‘Stuck up’. They were the words that ignited a grand final feud - but after the Broncos’ impressive win over Melbourne, Payne Haas and Stefano Utoikamanu are set to go to war once again at the Pacific Championships. The fiery front-row rematch...
Owner: Paul Stewart
Broken leg with no doctor and ‘disgraceful’ jersey snub: Jillaroos’ tour that changed everything
Right-wing
Fox Sports
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Banned from wearing the coat of arms on their jerseys, golf days and raffles to fund their trips, no insurance nor medical team, forcing one player to endure the whole tour with an untreated broken leg and snapped ligaments with only Panadol for...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 22 October
Number 11 - Nemani Nadolo (Fiji) A flying winger who can break tackles. Credit: AFP Photo: Rugby Former Flying Fijian Nemani Nadolo has weighed in on the new R-360 rugby competition. Nadolo told Nesia Footy that it needs to be aligned properly....
Owner: New Zealand Government
Myshaan Pays Tribute to Pacific Women in New Single ‘Pacific Beauty’
Role Funding: Māori-Tongan artist Myshaan has released his soulful new single ‘Pacific Beauty’ featuring Kennyon Brown, celebrating the strength and grace of Pacific women and offering a glimpse into his upcoming EP. Emerging artist Myshaan, of...
Owner: UMA Broadcasting Ltd
Nawaqanitawase becomes dual international as Kangaroos name Test squad
Ex-Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase and Reece Walsh are among four players named to make their debuts for Australia in the opening Ashes rugby league Test against England. Nawaqanitawase and Reece Walsh join Gehamat Shibasaki and Keaon...
Owner: Australian Government
Ready, set, go: Local track club preps for international showcase
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Kingdom track and field is a homegrown organization through and through-- an independent club featuring former Hawaii high school and University of Hawaii student-athletes. The perfect outlet for runners like...
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
Scotland name 45-man squad for Autumn Tests
Neutral
Talking Rugby Union
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Scotland pick 45-player squad with new faces and veterans for autumn internationals. ©PA Gregor Townsend has confirmed a 45-player Scotland squad for the Autumn Nations Series, which will feature four matches at Murrayfield. The group includes 27...
Owner: Mark & Max Ashcroft
