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The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week.
The visa was created as...
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Pacific voices call for unity, leadership and action for gender equality at Pacific CEDAW Talanoa
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Musk’s DOGE terminates US$1.9 million consultancy contract for Palau
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Our nation is falling apart: PNG alternate PM nominee Sir Peter
In a bold and direct address to the nation, Alternate Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Nominee Sir Peter Ipatas has issued a call to...
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