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Fiji welcomes ceasefire but urges caution as Middle East tensions remain
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Empowering Pacific voices in world renowned climate change science reports
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PNG Defence minister Joseph steps aside, allows investigation into PNGDF recruitment
Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph has stepped aside from his portfolio to allow investigations into allegations he interfered with the recent...
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The creator of Pasifika AI says the biggest risk in developing Pacific-focused artificial intelligence without formal community ownership is that the...
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