By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau called Thursday for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the 13th World Ocean Summit hosted by The Economist. Speaking for Small Island Developing States battered by climate change, Whipps insisted tech solutions […]
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Germany recognises Niue as a sovereign state by formalising diplomatic relations
AUCKLAND, 04 FEBRUARY 2026 (PMN) — Germany has formally recognised Niue as a sovereign state, signing a declaration to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries. Niue’s Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi and Germany’s Foreign Minister Dr Johann David Wadephul met in Auckland to formalise the arrangement. The recognition is part of Germany’s wider policy to […]