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Australia commits K50m for climate change
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Osea Kolinisau the newly appointed head coach of the Fiji 7s team conducted his first team briefing Monday.
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Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF
Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.
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The United States President Joe Biden has signed into law the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements after about a five-month delay.
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Expect ‘no immunity’ on Enga massacre: PNG Police chief
No legal immunity will be granted to people found guilty of crimes related to the 18 February massacre in Enga, Papua New Guinea Police...
Stronger together – the Commonwealth celebrates significant 75-year milestone
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