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By Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
When the International Seabed Authority begins accepting applications for deep sea mining operations in the...
Israel frees Fijian UN peacekeepers cleared of drug smuggling suspicion
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Port Moresby suppresses West Papua flag raising ahead of Indonesian president’s visit
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Australian Foreign Minister to visit Marshall Islands
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Chinese hospital ship to visit Pacific to boost ‘responsible’ image
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The country’s only newspaper, Niue Star turns 30
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Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry
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Fiji Rugby Union may seek assistance from public: Mazey
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Semi-final places up for grabs on final day of U20 Championship pool stage
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