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Nasau impresses for Kulas in opener
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
Fiji Kulas veteran midfielder Cema Nasau was named player of the match in the opening game of the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup between Fiji and the Solomon Islands on Saturday night at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Nasau netted two impressive...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership 2025 concluded its mission stop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga with a closing ceremony at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel on June 27, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 strengthened bonds between the United States...
SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 6, 2025
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 4: Tonga Take Both Titles
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Tonga came out of the break with unwavering confidence at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2. Every team came out of the break re-energised and prepared for high-octane matches. Many games came down...
WORLD OF RUGBY: Alarm bells ring for Lions chiefs as Irish contingent fail their audition to leave plans up in the air with two weeks to go until Australia Test, writes CHRIS FOY
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
So much for best-laid plans. Andy Farrell has spoken throughout the early part of this tour about how all Test selection forecasts can go out the window – and that is certainly happening here. Given events in Sydney on Saturday, as the Lions...
Tonga U16s thrash Crushers, wrap up Queensland tour
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 29, 2025
Tonga U16s defeated Nambour Crushers 62–16, ending their Queensland tour on a high note. Tonga’s under‑16 boys showcased dominant form on Sunday at Nambour Crushers Junior Rugby League Club. The final scoreline, 62 to 16, reflected a commanding...
PACIFIC JOURNOS MEET CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL, PRAISE CHINA
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within...
Roman Reigns to return with new Enforcer & Wiseman; New faction to debut? 3 Predictions for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 will emanate live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on July 12, 2025. The company has announced three matches for the show so far, and could add a couple more in the new week. Apart from the...
ZamStats’ Language Statistics Are A Dangerous Seed of Division- Political Activist
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
OPINION: ZamStats’ Language Statistics Are A Dangerous Seed of Division By Michael Zephaniah Phiri – Political Activist It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I write to condemn the new trajectory the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats)...
RFK Jr. Swears Moms Are Regularly Thanking Him For Questioning Vaccines
The Daily Beast
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July 6, 2025
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy says he cannot walk down the street without mothers swarming him to thank him for the work he has done in questioning the quality of the food supply and the efficacy of vaccines. Speaking to Kennedy on her Fox...
Historic medals for Tonga at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga has claimed its first-ever Table Tennis medal and a Heptathlon bronze at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Luani Moeakiola made history by securing a silver medal in the Para Table Tennis division, Tonga’s first medal in the sport at any...
Ro Teimumu, Ratu Wiliame and Ratu Etonia leave for installation of Tui Nayau and Tui Lau
Fijivillage
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Ro Teimumu, Ratu Wiliame and Ratu Etonia leave for installation of Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Burebasaga confederacy paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa, former President and Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Tui Levuka Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotunaceva...
Commentary: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Ohio Star
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July 5, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
MP demands answers over Tongan Navy’s unchecked arrival in Lakeba with dignitaries and crop
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
Questions have been raised on whether Immigration and Biosecurity checks were done on individuals who arrived on a Tongan Navy ship at Lakeba yesterday. The Tongan Navy brought in dignitaries and crop from Tonga for the installation of the Tui...
NZ team flagbearer David Liti lifts through grief to win double gold at Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
David Liti won two gold medals in the 110kg+ clean and jerk and the men’s overall, and a silver in the snatch. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Coco Lance Aotearoa's champion Tongan-Kiwi weightlifter David Liti has dominated at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games,...
'We're still in disbelief': Tongan archers return home after record-breaking run in Palau
RNZ
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July 5, 2025
Hans Arne Jensen told RNZ Pacific the entire archery squad is still in "disbelief" over what they achieved at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Photo: Facebook / onga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's archery team headed...
WWE SmackDown Review: Amazing Show That Could Have Been Longer
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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July 5, 2025
Posted in: Sports, TV, WWE | Tagged: recaps, wrestling, wwe smackdown The Chadster reviews WWE SmackDown's perfect July 4th episode! Plus, Tony Khan invaded The Chadster's dreams again. Auughh man! So unfair! 🎆🤼♂️😤 WWE SmackDown crushed it on...
Dengue scare hits Pacific Mini Games; athlete receives medical care, health alert issued
RNZ
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July 5, 2025
Palau's Health Ministry is asking everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Palau's Ministry of Health (MOH) has warned athletes and officials at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to...
Incredible Pacific Sleeper Sharks footage captures feeding scenes over 3,000ft deep
Metro
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July 5, 2025
Pacific sleeper sharks have been captured feeding on the ocean floor in a rare sighting in the South China Sea (Picture: Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research) Rare footage has been capture of giant Pacific sleeper sharks feeding on the ocean floor....
Jimmy Uso to disappear from WWE for a while after what went down on SmackDown this week? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Jimmy Uso joined forces with Jacob Fatu against Solo Sikoa's faction. The Samoan Werewolf was in search of a partner, and Big Jim allied with him. Despite their alliance, Sikoa's group dominated the duo and...