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Valls Faces Loyalist Backlash in Divided New Caledonia
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls's February 22nd visit to New Caledonia to negotiate a political settlement between pro- and anti-independence groups was met with strong opposition from loyalist protesters, highlighting the deep divisions and economic devastation following the 2024 riots.
Valls Faces Loyalist Backlash in Divided New Caledonia
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls's February 22nd visit to New Caledonia to negotiate a political settlement between pro- and anti-independence groups was met with strong opposition from loyalist protesters, highlighting the deep divisions and economic devastation following the 2024 riots.
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44% Bias Score
China's Growing Artistic Ties with Pacific Island Nations
China's art exchanges with Pacific island nations, starting in the 1970s, have deepened through performances, exhibitions, and educational programs, resulting in stronger bilateral ties and promoting cultural understanding and economic cooperation, with future expansion into digital platforms and di...
China's Growing Artistic Ties with Pacific Island Nations
China's art exchanges with Pacific island nations, starting in the 1970s, have deepened through performances, exhibitions, and educational programs, resulting in stronger bilateral ties and promoting cultural understanding and economic cooperation, with future expansion into digital platforms and di...
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32% Bias Score
Cook Islands-China Partnership Sparks Regional Tensions
The Cook Islands and China signed a strategic partnership agreement covering deep-sea mining and education, prompting concerns from New Zealand over transparency and its implications for regional influence, leading to a no-confidence vote and domestic protests.
Cook Islands-China Partnership Sparks Regional Tensions
The Cook Islands and China signed a strategic partnership agreement covering deep-sea mining and education, prompting concerns from New Zealand over transparency and its implications for regional influence, leading to a no-confidence vote and domestic protests.
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40% Bias Score
USAID Cuts in Pacific: Ripple Effects Across the Region
President Trump's decision to dismantle USAID programs in the Pacific has caused uncertainty for hundreds of people working on over 100 projects across the region, impacting health, climate resilience and economic development initiatives, despite the region's overall resilience. The US spent $3.4bn ...
USAID Cuts in Pacific: Ripple Effects Across the Region
President Trump's decision to dismantle USAID programs in the Pacific has caused uncertainty for hundreds of people working on over 100 projects across the region, impacting health, climate resilience and economic development initiatives, despite the region's overall resilience. The US spent $3.4bn ...
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16% Bias Score
New Zealand's Aid Review to Kiribati Amidst Pacific Geopolitical Tensions
New Zealand's unexpected review of its $57 million aid package to Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub, has sparked anxiety in the island nation, highlighting its vulnerability amid climate change and great power competition in the Pacific.
New Zealand's Aid Review to Kiribati Amidst Pacific Geopolitical Tensions
New Zealand's unexpected review of its $57 million aid package to Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub, has sparked anxiety in the island nation, highlighting its vulnerability amid climate change and great power competition in the Pacific.
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40% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Thousands Displaced, $237 Million in Damage
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, killing at least 14 people, injuring over 200, and displacing thousands, causing $237 million in estimated damage and exacerbating existing challenges in this disaster-prone nation.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Thousands Displaced, $237 Million in Damage
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, killing at least 14 people, injuring over 200, and displacing thousands, causing $237 million in estimated damage and exacerbating existing challenges in this disaster-prone nation.
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32% Bias Score
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Controversy and Diplomatic Tensions
The Cook Islands signed an economic cooperation deal with China, prompting protests and a diplomatic rift with New Zealand due to a lack of consultation and transparency; concerns focus on potential long-term economic and political consequences for the small island nation.
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Controversy and Diplomatic Tensions
The Cook Islands signed an economic cooperation deal with China, prompting protests and a diplomatic rift with New Zealand due to a lack of consultation and transparency; concerns focus on potential long-term economic and political consequences for the small island nation.
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20% Bias Score
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Diplomatic Rift with New Zealand
The Cook Islands signed a strategic partnership with China, prompting a diplomatic clash with New Zealand and domestic protests; the deal focuses on seabed mineral mining and infrastructure development, increasing China's influence in the Pacific despite a lack of detailed public information.
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Diplomatic Rift with New Zealand
The Cook Islands signed a strategic partnership with China, prompting a diplomatic clash with New Zealand and domestic protests; the deal focuses on seabed mineral mining and infrastructure development, increasing China's influence in the Pacific despite a lack of detailed public information.
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48% Bias Score
Cook Islands Expands Ties with China, Raising New Zealand Concerns
The Cook Islands signed a comprehensive strategic partnership action plan with China, focusing on trade, investment, and ocean science, prompting concerns from New Zealand due to a lack of prior consultation.
Cook Islands Expands Ties with China, Raising New Zealand Concerns
The Cook Islands signed a comprehensive strategic partnership action plan with China, focusing on trade, investment, and ocean science, prompting concerns from New Zealand due to a lack of prior consultation.
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36% Bias Score
New Zealand-Cook Islands Dispute over China Deal
New Zealand accuses the Cook Islands of lacking transparency in its deal with China, creating a dispute despite a long-standing free association agreement; the deal includes infrastructure, trade, tourism, and controversial deep-sea mining.
New Zealand-Cook Islands Dispute over China Deal
New Zealand accuses the Cook Islands of lacking transparency in its deal with China, creating a dispute despite a long-standing free association agreement; the deal includes infrastructure, trade, tourism, and controversial deep-sea mining.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Threatens Pacific Island Nations
President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and freeze foreign aid has alarmed Pacific leaders, threatening climate adaptation efforts and undermining global climate action, despite recent increased US engagement and funding under the Biden administration.
Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Threatens Pacific Island Nations
President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and freeze foreign aid has alarmed Pacific leaders, threatening climate adaptation efforts and undermining global climate action, despite recent increased US engagement and funding under the Biden administration.
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40% Bias Score
Vanuatu Holds Snap Election Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Political Instability
Vanuatu held a snap election on January 22nd, 2024, amid political instability and the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands, impacting voter turnout and access. Polls opened with increased security measures due to a rise in crime since the ea...
Vanuatu Holds Snap Election Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Political Instability
Vanuatu held a snap election on January 22nd, 2024, amid political instability and the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands, impacting voter turnout and access. Polls opened with increased security measures due to a rise in crime since the ea...
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40% Bias Score
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