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History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

All the Countries Under Japanese Control During World War II

Imperial Japan occupied parts of over 20 modern countries and territories across East Asia and the Pacific during World War II, causing lasting regional upheaval.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Humanitarian' visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say

Legal pathways, including dedicated humanitarian visas, are urgently needed to protect Pacific Islanders displaced by sea-level rise and climate-driven threats to livelihoods and human rights.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Alternative Nobel Prize' goes to Pacific climate activists DW 10/01/2025

Students and a human rights lawyer won the Right Livelihood Award after the ICJ advisory opinion affirmed states' legal obligations to address climate change.
fromNature
3 months ago

Study protected waters newly opened up to fishing

In April, the United States opened one million square kilometres of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument to commercial fishing, which had been prohibited for a decade.
Environment
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World news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Inside 'hidden gem' country with an eerie prediction about its future

Tuvalu is the world's least-visited country, facing imminent threats from rising sea levels.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China

New Zealand has stopped funding to the Cook Islands due to concerns over its ties with China.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Pacific Island States Call for Unified Cybersecurity Protocols and Digital Sovereignty | HackerNoon

Prioritize the human aspect in cybersecurity as it remains a critical vulnerability in digital financial inclusion efforts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties

China is enhancing diplomatic ties with Pacific Island nations to build a community focused on shared economic future.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

Trump's executive order aims to open protected ocean areas to commercial fishing, a decision criticized for its environmental and cultural implications.
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