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Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
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Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
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New Caledonia's Government Collapses After Loyalists' Resignation
The loyalist party Calédonie ensemble triggered the collapse of New Caledonia's government on December 24th, 2023, citing the government's unauthorized 1 billion euro debt, 125.5 million euro tax increase, and violation of the Noumea Accord following six months of social and political unrest that ca...
New Caledonia's Government Collapses After Loyalists' Resignation
The loyalist party Calédonie ensemble triggered the collapse of New Caledonia's government on December 24th, 2023, citing the government's unauthorized 1 billion euro debt, 125.5 million euro tax increase, and violation of the Noumea Accord following six months of social and political unrest that ca...
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Vanuatu Earthquake: Water Crisis Threatens 20,000
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage, injuring at least 200 people, displacing approximately 1,000, and leaving an estimated 20,000 without clean water, raising concerns of a health crisis; a 6.1 aftershock hit on Sunday.
Vanuatu Earthquake: Water Crisis Threatens 20,000
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage, injuring at least 200 people, displacing approximately 1,000, and leaving an estimated 20,000 without clean water, raising concerns of a health crisis; a 6.1 aftershock hit on Sunday.
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Australia Secures \$190 Million Solomon Islands Security Deal
Australia announced a \$190 million, four-year security deal with the Solomon Islands to strengthen its police force, aiming to counter China's influence in the region and build the Solomon Islands' sovereign security capacity, despite the presence of 14 Chinese police officers.
Australia Secures \$190 Million Solomon Islands Security Deal
Australia announced a \$190 million, four-year security deal with the Solomon Islands to strengthen its police force, aiming to counter China's influence in the region and build the Solomon Islands' sovereign security capacity, despite the presence of 14 Chinese police officers.
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Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage, and Humanitarian Crisis
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 14 deaths, widespread damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major reservoirs, and a humanitarian crisis marked by water shortages, telecommunications disruption, and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage, and Humanitarian Crisis
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 14 deaths, widespread damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major reservoirs, and a humanitarian crisis marked by water shortages, telecommunications disruption, and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
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New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
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New Caledonia Government Collapses After Loyalist Party Resignation
Calédonie Ensemble, a loyalist party, resigned from New Caledonia's government on December 24, 2023, triggering its collapse due to disagreements over a 1 billion euro debt and new taxes imposed without congressional approval, following six months of political and social crisis with 14 deaths.
New Caledonia Government Collapses After Loyalist Party Resignation
Calédonie Ensemble, a loyalist party, resigned from New Caledonia's government on December 24, 2023, triggering its collapse due to disagreements over a 1 billion euro debt and new taxes imposed without congressional approval, following six months of political and social crisis with 14 deaths.
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Vanuatu Hit by Second Earthquake After Deadly 7.3 Magnitude Quake
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Sunday, causing no tsunami alert, following a 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday that killed at least 16 and injured over 200. Australia deployed military flights delivering 9.5 tonnes of aid and evacuating 568 people, while Port Vi...
Vanuatu Hit by Second Earthquake After Deadly 7.3 Magnitude Quake
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Sunday, causing no tsunami alert, following a 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday that killed at least 16 and injured over 200. Australia deployed military flights delivering 9.5 tonnes of aid and evacuating 568 people, while Port Vi...
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Australia Invests $118 Million to Bolster Solomon Islands Police Force
Australia will spend $118 million over four years to fund and train the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, creating a new training center in Honiara to counter China's influence in the region, despite the continued presence of around 14 Chinese police trainers.
Australia Invests $118 Million to Bolster Solomon Islands Police Force
Australia will spend $118 million over four years to fund and train the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, creating a new training center in Honiara to counter China's influence in the region, despite the continued presence of around 14 Chinese police trainers.
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Vanuatu Earthquake: 284 Australians Repatriated After Devastating Quake
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in Port Vila, leaving up to 14 dead and at least 200 injured; 284 Australians have been repatriated following the disaster, the worst to hit the nation in over a century.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 284 Australians Repatriated After Devastating Quake
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in Port Vila, leaving up to 14 dead and at least 200 injured; 284 Australians have been repatriated following the disaster, the worst to hit the nation in over a century.
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Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
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32% Bias Score
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