Do you ever notice how you can leave a conversation with a friend, a family member or even a coworker feeling completely wiped out—like you’ve just run an emotional marathon? Or how you sometimes get so wrapped up in someone else’s problems that it feels like you’re carrying their weight on your own back? I’ve […]
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Condemnation grows after China fires test rocket into central Pacific
AUCKLAND (TVNZ)—Regional defence leaders are continuing to meet in Auckland as the Pacific faces increased geopolitical tension, including pushback against China. The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) is in its eleventh year with defence ministers and representatives from New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Chili and France attending along with Japan, the […]
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Heine: 80 years of contamination from nuke tests and Marshall Islands has not received an apology
MAJURO/GENEVA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—Marshall Islands President Dr Hilda Heine brought an urgent appeal to the Human Rights Council in Geneva to highlight the profound human rights challenges endured by the Marshallese for nearly 80 years as a result of nuclear weapons testing and the ongoing climate crisis. “Despite these wrongs, for almost 80 years, we […]
Posted inWorld News
US bomb from World War II explodes at Japan’s Miyazaki Airport, cancelling more than 80 flights
In short: (ABC-Australia) Decades after it was dropped, a World War II American bomb has detonated in Japan. Video shows the moment the bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport, throwing dirt and asphalt high into the sky. What’s next? More than 80 flights were cancelled but no one was injured, with regular service at the airport […]
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Boats, Markets, and Milestones: Palauans mark the 30th Independence Day Anniversary
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – September 29, 2024 – Friends, families, and visitors gathered at the Japan-Koror Friendship Bridge to celebrate Palau’s 30th Independence Day with a variety of events under the bright, sunny skies. The day was packed with activities, including a bustling day market on the Airai side, featuring food, souvenirs, and […]
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Savings Bond Platform Demonstration Held in Palau
By: Samatha Iyar: Koror, Palau – September 30, 2024 – A demonstration event for Palau’s new Savings Bond Platform took place at 1 p.m. in the Ulong Room of the West Plaza Lebuu Street. The event, which attracted key government officials and international partners, marked a significant step toward enhancing financial inclusion and domestic investment […]