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Mark Henry Compares Tala Tonga’s Debut at WWE Night of Champions to the MCU
411Mania
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– We have a new United States Champion. At last Saturday’s WWE Night of Champions Riyadh 2025, Solo Sikoa beat Jacob Fatu to win the title. He had help in the form of the debuting Tala Tonga. On Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry...
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
AFAR
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June 30, 2025
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
Michigan-China Economic review group director: CATL deal is 'high-risk experiment' for taxpayers
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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July 1, 2025
Joseph Cella, Director, Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group | LinkedInJoseph Cella, Director, Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group | LinkedIn Joseph Cella, director of the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review...
What does the US remittance tax means for the Pacific?
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
A view of the US Capitol in Washington on 30 June 2025. US senators began voting Monday on Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, as the deeply divisive package -- expected to slash social programs for the poor and add an eye-watering $3 trillion...
‘Don’t be desperate’ — Farrell sends warning to Lions in battle for Test spots
The Times
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Andy Farrell balked at the suggestion this week that time was running out for the British & Irish Lions players to stake their claim for a Test jersey. “They’ve only just started,” he said. We are at this turning point in the tour where both feel...
1 in 3 Tuvaluans Applies for a New ‘Climate Visa’ to Australia
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia. This world-first visa will enable up to 280 Tuvaluans to move permanently to Australia each year, from a current population of about...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Broncos lose Arthars and Jensen before Bulldogs clash
ESPN Australia
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July 4, 2025
The NRL season enters the final State of Origin period, with just the five games to pick this weekend. Surely that can't be too hard? Good luck with your tips. Editor's Picks Friday, July 4 Accor Stadium, 8pm (AEST) Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2....
SmackDown SPOILERS for July 4: Returns set-up big matches for SNME & Evolution, more!
Cageside Seats
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July 1, 2025
Coming off a trip to Saudi Arabia and with the U.S. Independence Day holiday coming up this Friday, WWE is giving the team a bit of a summer break with no shows planned until next Monday’s Raw. But the show must go on, so the SmackDown crew taped...
Ransomware threat hits Pacific, Tonga alerted too late
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
Tonga’s cyber authority has issued an urgent alert over rising ransomware attacks targeting Pacific networks, including critical services. CERT Tonga has warned of escalating threats from the Inc Ransomware group, a criminal network using...
Spoilers For This Week’s WWE Smackdown
411Mania
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WWE taped matches after Raw for this week’s Smackdown, and the full spoilers are online. You can see the taping results below from the show, per Reddit: * Cody Rhodes opened the show and Randy Orton came out to show respect to Rhodes. Drew...
Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans
Pacific Media Network
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The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...
Cabinet approves bill for electronic civil and ID registration
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 1, 2025
Government approves electronic civil registration bill to link ministry databases, Deputy PM says. Government yesterday approved the Civil Registration and Identification Registration Bill, aiming to modernise record‑keeping across ministries....
Japan can help the Pacific become more resilient
The Strategist
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June 30, 2025
Australia’s 2024 national defence strategy describes Japan as an ‘indispensable partner’ for achieving regional peace and security. But the prominence of the growing defence relationship between Japan and Australia, while vital, risks obscuring...
Orla Proctor reveals how UKAF players are battling for spots in IDRC 2025 squad
Forces Network
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The International Defence Rugby Competition is the pinnacle of military women's rugby and UKAF will have high hopes of winning the tournament as hosts. That's due to the quality available in their squad, with women's rugby in all three services...
Saints have six players in England squad preparing for Ashes series
St. Helens Star
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More accustomed to full back, the 19-year-old Widnesian has impressed in the new role of centre this term. He joins five other Saints players in Wane's squad preparing for the first Ashes series since 2003 - with three tests at Wembley, Everton's...
New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
Cageside Seats
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June 30, 2025
A year ago, right around the same time Hikuleo signed with WWE after eight years with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, WWE filed a trademark on the name “Talla Tonga”. While there was speculation whether the name was a reference to Hikuleo’s height (he’s...
Explainer: How Does Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens Work?
Earth.Org
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June 30, 2025
In the face of the “existential threat posed by climate change,” the new visa offers Tuvalu citizens a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. Since mid-June, more than a third of Tuvalu’s population has registered for an online ballot to...
Palau welcomes the Pacific
NBC PNG
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Team PNG Flag Bearers Josh Tarere and Thelma Toua at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with Team PNG Chef De Mission Kinivanagi Karo (left) (Image: Team PNG) In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last...
Health minister asks public not to share hacked data
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
The Health Minister has pleaded with the public not to share sensitive patient information leaked by hackers. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Minister for Health Hon. Dr ‘Ana ‘Akau’ola confirmed that although hospitals remain open, cyber...