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Micronesia president says U.S beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country
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Tonga to build 200 prefab houses for PIF leaders meeting as accommodation falls short
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Chinese ambassador dismisses geopolitical claims
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Fiji’s position over Israeli war on Gaza – international blunder or a domestic strategy?
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Xi says China to cooperate with Micronesia on infrastructure, climate change
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Pacific and Gaza focus of UN talks: NZ Foreign Minister Peters
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Tonga has always worked with China – Hu’akavameiliku
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Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ’s response to China-Solomon security pact
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