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New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress
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On 24 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic ruling – one that began not in the...
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
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Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...