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Triple H to add Steel Cage Match for WWE title to Saturday Night's Main Event on SmackDown? Possibility explored
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
WWE is set to host Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Ever since the NBC special returned, Triple H has been treating it as a major show. Three contests have been made official so far, with two more expected...
Amb Emmanuel Mwamba says UPND has 23 spokespersons who are failing to tell the nation why the president is missing national events
Zambian Observer
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July 8, 2025
By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba The 23 Spokespersons President Hakainde Hichilema has missed key events where he was advertised to officiate; the Zambia International Trade Fair and the Gonde-Lwiindi Traditional Ceremony hosted by Chief Monze of the Tonga...
Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games sets a zero tolerance standard against abuse and harassment
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
In a milestone for sport in the region, safeguarding is being integrated into every aspect of a Pacific Games for the first time, from pre-Games training to on-ground support during the event. This year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau feature close...
Athletes enjoy Palauan hospitality on Rest Day during Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— Sunday was a day of rest and celebration for athletes from the 23 Pacific Island nations and territories competing in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. As part of Palau’s cultural program, each of Palau’s...
Tahiti extends lead on Day 7 of Pacific Mini Games 2025; Athletes push limits for country and glory
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — With one day remaining in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, Tahiti has extended its dominant lead in the overall medal standings, closing Day 7 with a commanding 59 gold medals. Photos below capture the grit, passion, and unity of...
Pacific-Māori marriages lead new identity wave - ministry
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific people who marry outside their heritage often choose Māori partners, according to a Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) investigation into this increasingly shared identity among these populations. According to MPP’s ongoing Insights...
Politician speaks out after third of Tuvalu’s citizens apply for Australian visas
Seven News
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July 2, 2025
Pacific Island nation Tuvalu has poured cold water on a report that a huge chunk of its citizens are eager to move to Australia through a world-first climate visa. It is instead likely that many applicants are ineligible, have applied multiple...
One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate –…
Pacific News Service
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An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. The experts warn that growing up without a birth certificate has far-reaching...
Leba ready to shine for Fiji Kulas in OFC match against Tonga tonight
Fijivillage
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At just 20 years old, Narieta Leba is set to light up the field tonight as she proudly represents the Fiji Kulas in their crucial clash against Tonga in the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Leba is originally from Koroqaqa Village in Ba. She says...
Tongan royals to celebrate age-old ties with Fiji at high chief’s installation ceremony
Pacific Media Network
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The King and Queen of Tonga are visiting Fiji to attend the installation ceremony of the chiefly titles of Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau, Tui Nayau, and Tui Lau. The installation ceremony will be held on Lakeba Island, and the royal couple has been invited...
Ex-WWE star visits Rob Van Dam's home; apologizes to him for past comments
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
A former WWE Superstar visited Rob Van Dam's home to apologize to him for his past comments targeting the veteran. Maven once called RVD the "smelliest wrestler" he had wrestled. Maven runs an incredibly successful YouTube channel and boasts...
Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific, warns expert
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Photo: 123RF A Tongan cybersecurity expert says the country's health data hack is a "wake-up call" for the whole region. Siosaia Vaipuna, a former director of Tonga's cybersecurity agency, spoke to RNZ Pacific in the wake of the 15 June...
One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate - SPC
Pacific Media Network
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An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. The experts warn that growing up without a birth certificate has far-reaching...
South Africa Springboks Vs. Georgia Score, Live Updates, Lineups
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
After beating Italy in two straight matches, the Springboks welcome Georgia to Nelspruit for SA's final summer test. The biggest news out of the Boks camp is that Siya Kolisi will return for this test, a good sign ahead of a packed Rugby...
Cambodia praises Tonga for joining landmine ban treaty
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 6, 2025
Tonga has joined the global landmine ban, earning praise from Cambodia for supporting humanitarian disarmament efforts. Tonga became the 166th state party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Treaty, marking the...
Trinidad and Tobago nationals to pay an extra US$250 for US visa
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 8, 2025
News Sean Douglas 11 Minutes Ago The US Embassy in Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - TT nationals, along with other "aliens" under US immigration law, will soon have to pay an extra US$250 (roughly $1,750) on top of their visa fee of US$185, to enter...
Wāhine Māori rally for their Pacific sisters - and push for their own place in rugby history
Te Ao Maori News
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As Samoa and Fiji gear up for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, their final prep matches have come with powerful support. A group of wāhine Māori have banded together, some even coming out of retirement, to help their Pacific sisters get...
Family at the heart of everything for Tagiilima
Samoa Observer
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A son of Samoa is at the heart of the University of Otago’s Pacific Islands Centre (PIC). He is a quiet but determined presence. Tagiilima Feleti, whose journey from early childhood education to Pacific leadership speaks volumes about family,...
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of Tonga to begin historic State visit to Fiji today
Fijivillage
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King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of Tonga to begin historic State visit to Fiji today King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u, of the Kingdom of Tonga. [Image: Fiji Government] In a landmark diplomatic engagement for the Pacific region, Fiji will...
Pacific Nations Cup underway at Tafuna Tennis Courts
Talanei
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June 30, 2025
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula delivered the first serve to open the Pacific Nations Cup at the tennis courts in Tafuna Monday morning. More than 65 tennis players, coaches, and officials from 11 countries are competing in the tournament, which...