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James Comer Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Owner: Sam Anthony
EXCLUSIVE: House Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
Right-wing
The Daily Caller
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A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Owner: Tucker Carlson & Neil Patel
GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – Bank Staff Must Testify: Talk Liberation, WikiLeaks Lawyers Win Key Concession in Icelandic Court
Represented by WikiLeaks’ Icelandic lawyers in an epic court showdown three years in the making, on June 19th independent software development house, Talk Liberation (the creators behind viral social media project Panquake) proved that justice is...
Owner: Martyn Bradbury
Six new dames and knights in honours
A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today. There are 88 women and 100 men drawn from areas including arts and media, business,...
Owner: Sir Julian Smith
Seabed Strategy: Why Nauru Should Be Central to Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Vision
By Emmanuel Ogbonna In an executive order issued in April 2025, President Donald Trump emphasized the strategic necessity of offshore critical minerals in building U.S. supply chains that are independent of adversarial nations like the People’s...
Owner: Sam Anthony
The Pacific islands that don't want to be Hawaii
Public Broadcaster
BBC
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At Muri Beach, we opted for a sea turtle snorkelling tour. Our guide, Eric, explained the importance of turtles to the Cook Islands economically, environmentally and culturally. Daily tour operators earn an income by taking paying passengers to...
Owner: British Government
Nauru could earn millions after backing U.S deep sea mining pathway
KINGSTON/YAREN (RNZ PACIFIC) — Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation’s new agreement with Canadian mining group The Metals Company (TMC)...
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Reviving a cultural legacy: Artist’s journey to rediscover Tokelau’s banned tattoo tradition
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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Visual artist Jack Kirifi is reviving the traditional tattoo art of Tokelau, a practice that was once banned and nearly forgotten. Kirifi has roots tracing back to Fakaofo, Tokelau, as well as Nanumea, Tuvalu, and Tongareva in the Cook Islands....
Owner: New Zealand Government
Japan risks its reputation in Oceania with Fukushima discharge
Neutral
Pacific News Service
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A rollcall of Pacific Island nations have very different views on the release of treated radioactive wastewater. By Derek Grossman Japan’s decision last month to begin discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from its...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Only one faipule attended the townhall meeting on deepsea mining
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At last week’s Town Hall meeting on deep-sea mining, held at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium, Swains Island Faipule Alex Jennings stood out as the sole member of the Legislature in attendance. This fact was brought...
Owner: Annesley Family
Letter: Keyboard warriors
Dear Editor, I see a lot of debate around “keyboard warriors” lately, some see them as all talk, no action, I’m a self-confessed keyboard warrior and damn proud as. But I’d suggest a different lens, some of our most strategic, intelligent, and...
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods
Fisheries Operation celebrates 20 years of protecting Pacific waters
Neutral
Pacific News Service
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Operation Tui Moana, a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, marked 20 years of protecting this...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Seabed mining consultations raise fisheries concerns
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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Concerns over the potential impact of seabed mining on fish stocks - a vital food source and livelihood for outer islanders - dominated the recent consultations hosted by Moana Minerals in the Ngaputoru islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro. Despite...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Asia-Pacific regulators release world’s first guidelines for commercial operation of air taxis, drones
[SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific aviation regulators have published the world’s first set of guidelines on air taxis and drones, anticipating future commercial operation of these vehicles in the region. Regulators can voluntarily adopt the guidelines,...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Owner: Croakey Health Media Ltd
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Mar. 28-Apr. 3, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Pacific Islands Forum leaders advance discussions on regional reforms – Cook Islands govt (RNZ) US Defense Secretary Hegseth talks regional importance, meets with FSM president (Marianas...
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Nauru could earn millions after backing US deep sea mining pathway
The Metals Company Photo: Facebook / The Metals Company Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation's new agreement with Canadian mining group...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Mar. 21-27, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security US Defense Secretary Hegseth: US remains invested in Indo-Pacific amid China’s threats (Pacific Island Times) Cook Islands reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership (Cook Islands News)...
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
Owner: New Zealand Government