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Trade wars: Kuala Lumpur says no to United States' waste
Asia News
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July 3, 2025
On 1 July, a ban came into force on countries that are not signatories to the Basel Convention, the international treaty against the transport of hazardous waste, including plastic. In 2024, 35,000 tonnes of rubbish arrived in Malaysia from the...
'Connected By Belonging': PM Modi Hails Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister As 'Daughter Of Bihar'
News18
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 07:33 IST Speaking at a community event in Couva, PM Modi highlighted deep cultural ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, calling Kamla Persad-Bissessar “the daughter of Bihar.” PM Modi with Trinidad and Tobago...
First ever Love Island winner looks completely unrecognisable 20 years on
The Mirror
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July 5, 2025
Fran Cosgrave, the inaugural winner of Love Island, is almost unrecognisable in a recent social media snap, sporting a full beard two decades after his stint on the show. The debut series of Celebrity Love Island graced our screens back in 2005,...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Royal Navy busy in the Pacific, more NATO activity in the region
The Daily Blog
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June 30, 2025
Currently, the Royal Navy is active in the Pacific. On 18 June, HMS Spey transited the Taiwan Strait on a ‘freedom of navigation’ patrol. The vessel’s transit a symbolic gesture designed to reinforce the UK’s opposition to any claim China makes to...
Greenpeace chief recalls New Zealand’s nuclear free exploits, seeks ‘peace’ voice for Gaza
Asia Pacific Report
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July 5, 2025
Asia Pacific Report Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director Russel Norman today recalled New Zealand’s heyday as a Pacific nuclear free champion in the 1980s, and challenged the country to again become a leading voice for “peace and justice”, this...
Tourism’s role in peace and prosperity
Newsroom
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July 4, 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize has been won by presidents, fighters for the oppressed, people who’ve changed history and put their lives on the line for a cause. So when Washington-based Auckland-educated Lelei Tuisamoa Lelaulu found out he’d been...
'Solo economy': Being alone, not lonely
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
What's weird about dining in a nice restaurant with only you? By yourself, solo, uno, unaccompanied, solitary — or the dreaded — lone which morphs into lonely. In The Lonely Guy, Steve Martin enters a busy restaurant. When he's asked by the maître...
Maori All Blacks 26 Scotland 29: Scots survive early setback and late drama to beat Maori All Blacks for first time EVER
The Scottish Sun
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July 5, 2025
SCOTLAND survived a first minute setback and a dramatic late fightback to kick off their summer tour of New Zealand with their first EVER victory over the Maori All Blacks. In what was the first meeting between the two teams for quarter of a...
Gear up for tourism wave, chamber warns
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
LABASA Chamber of Commerce president Vinesh Dayal has called on businesses and communities in Vanua Levu to get ready now, or risk missing out on the benefits of a major tourism boom. Mr Dayal said the $200million tourism development planned for...
A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...
Global Bihar: How Biharis spread all over the world
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
While in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday as part of his five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as “Bihar ki Beti” (daughter of Bihar), highlighting her ancestral roots in...
Is This New England City Becoming the Nightlife Capital of the U.S.?
AFAR
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July 2, 2025
On a recent Thursday night in Providence, Rhode Island, as a veritable monsoon raged outside, the Courtland Club was packed, its vibe low-key lit: lights subdued, music loud, laughter even louder. Revelers tossed back bourbon-fueled Violet...
Professor Prasad announces further taxes to support affordability and put money in people’s pockets
Fijivillage
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Professor Prasad announces further taxes to support affordability and put money in people’s pockets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says to further support affordability, the government has reduced customs duties on...
PM Modi Receives 25Th Global Honour, Becomes First Foreign Leader To Be Conferred With 'The Order Of The Republic Of Trinidad & Tobago'
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago', the highest civilian award of the Caribbean nation, during...
PM Modi Receives 25th Global Honour, Becomes First Foreign Leader Conferred With ‘The Order Of The Republic Of Trinidad & Tobago’ (VIDEO)
Free Press Journal
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July 4, 2025
President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Kangaloo, conferred the award on Prime Minister Modi. | Port of Spain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad &...
Minister pushes game-changing reforms across core sectors
FBC News
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July 3, 2025
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad The government is rolling out major reforms across its core sectors to fix deep-rooted problems and build a stronger economy. This, according to Finance Minister and Deputy Prime...
Love Island's Yulissa 'Wasn't Dragged Out in the Dark' Amid Racism Scandal
Us Weekly
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July 4, 2025
Love Island USA‘s Yulissa Escobar finally revealed how exactly she was told by producers that her time in the villa was over amid her racism scandal. “Plot twist: I wasn’t dragged out in the dark. I walked out in broad daylight head high, lashes...
Love Island's first ever winner looks unrecognisable 20 years after the show
Devon Live
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July 5, 2025
The original Love Island champion Fran Cosgrave is unrecognisable years after winning the show, sporting a full beard in recent social media photos. Celebrity Love Island first graced our screens in 2005, showcasing celebrities like Atomic...
Radrodro urges schools to ensure transparency and conduct regular audits
Fijivillage
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The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says schools now have full control over how their funds are used, allowing them to focus on their priorities, however, he reminded them of the importance of transparency and accountability with proper...
The project that keeps on giving
Mount Evelyn Star Mail
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July 4, 2025
By Mikayla van Loon Two years into the project and the Rotary Club of Lilydale is still having a profound impact on the lives of inpatients at Maroondah Hospital’s mental health ward. Delivering items for patient gift bags, like notebooks,...