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Pacific leaders unite behind call for regional security and shared peace
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 15, 2025
Senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values during the first session of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference being held...
Who is Peter Hola? Former Canberra Raiders forward to debut for the Dolphins
Sporting News
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July 15, 2025
Peter Hola will pull on the Dolphins jersey for the first time on Thursday night, named on the bench for the Round 20 showdown against the Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium. The former Canberra Raiders forward joins Kristian Woolf’s side amid a reshuffle...
NRL team lists: Every side’s confirmed lineup for Round 20
Sporting News
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July 15, 2025
State of Origin is now in the rearview mirror as the business end of the NRL campaign swings firmly into focus. The Dolphins will welcome Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow back to the fold after the cult hero was rested following the decider. The Hammer will be...
EXERCISE TALISMAN SABRE TO BE CONDUCTED IN PNG FOR THE FIRST TIME
EMTV
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July 15, 2025
For the first time, over 35, 000 military personal will be arriving in the shores of Papua New Guinea. The military personal will be taking part in the Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The exercise...
NZ Minister applauds ACC, urges unity in fighting organised crime
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 14, 2025
NZ Customs Minister Casey Costello urges tighter regional ties to fight organised crime during her first official visit to Tonga. Minister Costello stressed the importance of a united front with Australia to counter growing threats such as human...
US and Allies Train Forces for Pacific War With China
Newsweek
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July 15, 2025
The United States, along with its allies and partners, is conducting a large-scale war game in Australia to train for maintaining stability in the Pacific amid growing threats from China. The three-week-long Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025—the...
South Pacific threats are rising. JORN now needs to look eastwards
The Strategist
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July 14, 2025
Australia’s eastern maritime approaches haven’t got much attention since World War II. Defence policy has tended to look northwards and westwards. So, too, do the three great Jindalee over-the-horizon radars that we have deep inland. But this year...
The Marine Corps’ F-35s Are Deterring China in the Indo-Pacific
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 14, 2025
Earlier this week, F-35B Lightning IIs with “Bats” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA 242) conducted operations aboard the UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. These flights come ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a bilateral training...
Homer’s Rev. Lisa Talbott takes new role as “assistant to the Bishop for Equity and Intercultural Competency” for the United Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest
KBBI AM 890 - Alaska
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July 14, 2025
Lisa Talbott grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. She arrived there with her family in elementary school with her father involved in the air cargo industry. “I remember, even as a small child, stepping off the airplane and leaving the airport and feeling...
Tongan, two others charged with drug possession
FBC News
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July 11, 2025
A Tongan national and two locals appeared in court this afternoon, charged with possession of methamphetamine and cannabis. Mafua Afimeimounga, Mohammed Aziz, and Merelita Kubuna have each been charged with possession of 2.260 grams of...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Tonga wins gold in Pacific Nations Cup women’s tennis final
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
Tonga’s women’s tennis doubles team defeated Fiji to claim gold at the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup in American Samoa. Leah Heimuli and Amelia Tatafu delivered a stunning performance in Pago Pago, overcoming Fiji’s Josephine Debalevu and Tarani Kamoe...
Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister highlights key achievements ahead of upcoming election
Pacific News Service
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Tonga’s deputy Prime Minister, Taniela Fusimalohi, is visiting New Zealand to address challenges related to labour mobility, public services, and the economy. In an interview on PMN Tonga, Fusimalohi says the visit is part of a broader effort to...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Wife’s tearful plea fails, Tongan overstayer in NZ deported
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 12, 2025
Judge orders Paea Vehikite’s deportation despite wife’s emotional appeal. A Rotorua District Court judge has authorised the deportation of 48‑year‑old Paea Vehikite, a Tongan national who overstayed in New Zealand since May 2009 according to NZ...
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
Tonga welcomes 2025 whale season with new visitor experiences
Travel Weekly
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July 10, 2025
The Kingdom of Tonga is welcoming the official start of its annual whale season with early sightings and new visitor experiences that are shaping it up to be one of the best yet. With more than 50 confirmed humpback whale sightings in the waters...
Rikishi responds to Roman Reigns' scary threat after shocking WWE RAW return
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi has responded to Roman Reigns' bold message after his shocking return on last night's edition of RAW. The veteran is quite excited to see Reigns exact revenge on his rivals. OTC1 is hell-bent on putting Seth Rollins'...
Tonga Reports Record Low Meth Seizures After Public Health Struggles
Talking Drugs
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July 10, 2025
Tonga’s fight against methamphetamine appears to be bearing fruit—at least on paper. Police Minister Piveni Piukala announced this week that meth seizures have plunged by 98.8%, a drop he credits to intensified anti-drug operations and tighter...
Russian volcano grows 'devil horns' and spits out 1,000-mile-long river of smoke — Earth from space
LiveScience
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July 15, 2025
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Klyuchevskoy (Klyuchevskaya Sopka), Russia [56.050698, 160.6463962] What's in the photo? A giant eruption plume trailing off an erupting volcano Which satellite took the photo? NASA Aqua When was it taken? Nov. 1, 2023...