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"Disappointing": US After Nauru Switches Ties From Taiwan To China
The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny South Pacific nation Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, while a de-facto US envoy to Taipei criticised its "distorted" rationale.
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This Pacific Island Nation Cut Ties With Taiwan, Switched To China
The South Pacific nation of Nauru announced on Monday it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and would instead recognise China, according to a government post on social media.
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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Island Nation Tonga: US Geological Survey
An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Pacific Islands Will Rally Behind India At Global Fora: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape today told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Pacific Islands nations consider the Indian premier as the leader of the Global South and will rally behind India's leadership at international forums.
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This Remote Tribe May Soon Worship King Charles As "Son Of God"
As millions tune in to watch Britains King Charles get crowned at the Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, a remote tribe in the South pacific nation of Vanuatu, some 500 km from New Zealand, has been also preparing for the coronation.
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Disappearing Island Nation Of Tuvalu To Replicate Itself In Metaverse: 5 Points
Tuvalu, a small island nation in South Pacific, has come up with a unique solution to survive climate change. It is turning to the Metaverse to become the world's first digital country. But what does that mean? Read on to know more.
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South Pacific's Vanuatu To Relocate 'Dozens' Of Villages Due To Climate Tragedy
Vanuatu is drawing up plans to relocate "dozens" of villages within the next two years, as they come under threat from rising seas, the Pacific nation's climate chief told AFP Thursday.
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China Fails To Ink Security Pact With Pacific Nations
Talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach an agreement on a wide-ranging security deal on Monday.
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Pacific "Very Positive" On Australian Re-Engagement: PM
South Pacific nations have been "very positive" about Canberra's "re-engagement", Australia's new prime minister has said, as China undertakes a region-wide diplomatic offensive that is raising concerns among Western powers.
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Tonga's Volcano Was the Most Explosive Eruption Since Krakatau in 1883, Claims New Study
Two new studies published in the journal Science have claimed the Tonga volcanic eruption to be the biggest explosion in last 140 years. It was comparable in terms of atmospheric intensity only to the Krakatau eruption, which took place in Indonesia in 1883. More than 30,000 people are believed to have died in that catastrophic event.
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Parliamentarian in Tonga Pushes for Bitcoin Legalisation
The parliamentarian believes that Tonga’s remittance-dependent economy would benefit greatly if the nationals working internationally could send back some money home via Bitcoin, without having to pay any extra service charges to banks and intermediaries.
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New Zealand's Covid Cases Jump As It Battles Delta Variant
New Zealand's daily coronavirus cases jumped to their highest level in weeks on Wednesday, a setback to the South Pacific nation's battle to eliminate the highly infectious Delta variant from its shores.
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"Tsunami Waves" Warning For New Zealand After 7.7 Earthquake In Pacific
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, generating a small tsunami that caused no damage to island nations in the region before authorities gave the all clear.
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7.7 Earthquake Off Vanuatu, New Caledonia Coasts, Tsunami Warning Sounded
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, sparking a tsunami warning for New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and other nations in the region.
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Happy New Year 2020: Know Which Place Celebrates New Year First, Which Last
New Year 2020: New Year is first celebrated on the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati. New Zealand follows next in celebrating the New Year, followed by Australia, Japan, and South Korea, while the last place to celebrate New Year is Bakers Island.
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"Disappointing": US After Nauru Switches Ties From Taiwan To China
The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny South Pacific nation Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, while a de-facto US envoy to Taipei criticised its "distorted" rationale.
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This Pacific Island Nation Cut Ties With Taiwan, Switched To China
The South Pacific nation of Nauru announced on Monday it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and would instead recognise China, according to a government post on social media.
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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Island Nation Tonga: US Geological Survey
An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Pacific Islands Will Rally Behind India At Global Fora: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape today told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Pacific Islands nations consider the Indian premier as the leader of the Global South and will rally behind India's leadership at international forums.
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This Remote Tribe May Soon Worship King Charles As "Son Of God"
As millions tune in to watch Britains King Charles get crowned at the Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, a remote tribe in the South pacific nation of Vanuatu, some 500 km from New Zealand, has been also preparing for the coronation.
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Disappearing Island Nation Of Tuvalu To Replicate Itself In Metaverse: 5 Points
Tuvalu, a small island nation in South Pacific, has come up with a unique solution to survive climate change. It is turning to the Metaverse to become the world's first digital country. But what does that mean? Read on to know more.
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South Pacific's Vanuatu To Relocate 'Dozens' Of Villages Due To Climate Tragedy
Vanuatu is drawing up plans to relocate "dozens" of villages within the next two years, as they come under threat from rising seas, the Pacific nation's climate chief told AFP Thursday.
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China Fails To Ink Security Pact With Pacific Nations
Talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach an agreement on a wide-ranging security deal on Monday.
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Pacific "Very Positive" On Australian Re-Engagement: PM
South Pacific nations have been "very positive" about Canberra's "re-engagement", Australia's new prime minister has said, as China undertakes a region-wide diplomatic offensive that is raising concerns among Western powers.
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Tonga's Volcano Was the Most Explosive Eruption Since Krakatau in 1883, Claims New Study
Two new studies published in the journal Science have claimed the Tonga volcanic eruption to be the biggest explosion in last 140 years. It was comparable in terms of atmospheric intensity only to the Krakatau eruption, which took place in Indonesia in 1883. More than 30,000 people are believed to have died in that catastrophic event.
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Parliamentarian in Tonga Pushes for Bitcoin Legalisation
The parliamentarian believes that Tonga’s remittance-dependent economy would benefit greatly if the nationals working internationally could send back some money home via Bitcoin, without having to pay any extra service charges to banks and intermediaries.
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New Zealand's Covid Cases Jump As It Battles Delta Variant
New Zealand's daily coronavirus cases jumped to their highest level in weeks on Wednesday, a setback to the South Pacific nation's battle to eliminate the highly infectious Delta variant from its shores.
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"Tsunami Waves" Warning For New Zealand After 7.7 Earthquake In Pacific
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, generating a small tsunami that caused no damage to island nations in the region before authorities gave the all clear.
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7.7 Earthquake Off Vanuatu, New Caledonia Coasts, Tsunami Warning Sounded
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, sparking a tsunami warning for New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and other nations in the region.
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Happy New Year 2020: Know Which Place Celebrates New Year First, Which Last
New Year 2020: New Year is first celebrated on the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati. New Zealand follows next in celebrating the New Year, followed by Australia, Japan, and South Korea, while the last place to celebrate New Year is Bakers Island.
