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The South Pacific Regional Herbarium: A Guardian Of Pacific Biodiversity
Press Release – University Of The South Pacific The SPRH is like a living library of nature, a place for learning and training, and a way to connect Pacific people with their natural environment and cultural roots. The Centre for Sustainable...
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UB receives $68M for decarbonization project
New York State grants $68 million to the University at Buffalo for a clean energy initiative to decarbonize its central utility plant. BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo's clean energy master plan is receiving $68 million from New York State to...
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How Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Could Set New Child Safety Standards Globally
Australia’s plan to stop children under 16 from using social media from December has drawn international attention, with the European Commission president calling the move “plain common sense” during an event at the sidelines of the United Nations...
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'Overstayers not a problem': Advocates slam proposed deportation laws
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal has heard a teen's plea to remain in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald / Supplied Migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws, saying they put Pacific people at risk and are...
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Key takeaways from day two at the UN General Assembly’s world leader’s week
By Brad Ryan in Washington DC and Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle in New York (ABC-Australia) The world’s most powerful people have converged in New York this week for the UN’s annual gathering of leaders. Here are some key takeaways from the...
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'Overstayers not a problem': Migrant advocates criticise govt's proposed deportation laws
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal has heard a teen's plea to remain in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald / Supplied Migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws, saying they put Pacific people at risk and are...
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2 WWE factions that have split in 2025 and 2 that must finally come to an end
Over the years, Triple H has gained a reputation for surprising the WWE Universe by abruptly disbanding certain factions within the Stamford-based promotion. This year, several wrestling groups have already gone through major splits, and others...
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State to invest $68M in decarbonization project at UB
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UB’s clean energy master plan received a major boost with the announcement Wednesday that New York State will provide the university with $68 million to decarbonize the central utility plant, create energy hubs and thermal energy networks, and...
8 of the best islands in Fiji
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With over 330 islands in Fiji’s archipelago, choosing where to go might feel a bit overwhelming. Rest assured that there are no bad choices. Each island has its own special characteristics and sense of place, offering everything from decadent...
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"After I’m dead most likely" - 51-year-old WWE veteran on possible Hall of Fame induction
A WWE veteran doesn't think he will get inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in his lifetime. Shane Helms, aka The Hurricane, recently responded to a fan on X/Twitter who asked him when he would be getting a Hall of Fame...
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WWE star reveals how he reacted when CM Punk approached him backstage three years after publicly insulting him
A WWE Superstar has opened up about the moment CM Punk came up to him and apologized for his past comments. The Miz said he didn't know what to expect when Punk approached him back in 2023. In early 2020, CM Punk publicly insulted The Miz and told...
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What's new about China's 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions
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President Xi Jinping on Wednesday unveiled China's 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), pledging to reduce economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 7 percent to 10 percent from peak levels, as well as expand the installed capacity...
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State Department publications riddled with omissions and inaccurate info on Pacific island entries
Photo courtesy of the State Department The Facebook page of the U.S. Embassy in Palau is named U.S. Embassy Koror, which refers to the capital of Palau. However, the embassy’s official website says the embassy is actually in Airia. In one...
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US announces $60M payment to Pacific Islands Forum for fishing treaty
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The U.S. government has promised to remit $60 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, representing the second installment for a 10-year economic assistance agreement associated with the South...
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USP leads Pacific conservation
[Photo: Supplied] The South Pacific Regional Herbarium at the University of the South Pacific’s Centre for Sustainable Future has become one of the Pacific’s most important centres for biodiversity and cultural preservation. What began in 1933 as...
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Unseen footage of CM Punk, AJ Lee, and top female star at WWE Wrestlepalooza
WWE Español shared a backstage clip of CM Punk and AJ Lee with Stephanie Vaquer. The husband-wife duo can be seen congratulating Vaquer on her Women's World Title win at WWE Wrestlepalooza. At WWE Wrestlepalooza, Stephanie Vaquer took on IYO SKY...
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Recently-exited WWE star was seemingly making less than $80,000/year
A WWE Superstar who recently left the company has responded to a fan on Instagram. Jazmyn Nyx hinted that she was making less than $80,000 in the company. Jazmyn Nyx has declined a new offer made by World Wrestling Entertainment. She felt that the...
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A pledge from China and a warning from Ukraine: The key takeaways from UNGA today
The world's most powerful people have converged in New York this week for the UN's annual gathering of leaders. Here are some key takeaways from the second day of the summit. Surprise from Albanese among standard talking points Compared to Donald...
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World News | India Hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting in NY, Strengthens Ties with Pacific Island Nations
New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York, highlighting the progress of a 12-point action plan...
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India hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting in NY, strengthens ties with Pacific Island nations
New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York, highlighting the progress of a 12-point action plan...
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