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Cook Islands and U.S establish strategic framework for critical minerals research and supply chain security
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2025 confirmed as one of the warmest years on Record in the Western Pacific
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Pacific unites for financial disaster defence
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Looking south: Marshall Islands president visits Australia
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Fijian Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup
A Fiji homecoming is sparking Manasa Mataele's Rugby World Cup dream as the electric winger vows to roll up his sleeves for the Drua.
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