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'Bridge-builder': Speaker Blas pays tribute to former Yap governor Robert Ruecho, 79
Pacific Daily News
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Former Yap Gov. Robert A. Ruecho was a "bridge-builder" and a dedicated public servant, Speaker Frank F. Blas Jr. said, as he paid tribute to Ruecho days after his passing. Ruecho was 79. "Governor Ruecho was more than a political leader—he was a...
Diplomatic ties with Micronesia established
Dawn
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August 16, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation, Dawn.com reported. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic relations with Micronesia — Visa free for Pakistanis
ARY News
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August 15, 2025
NEW YORK: Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, formally established diplomatic relations at a ceremony in New York on Friday. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent...
Pakistan, micronesia begin new diplomatic chapter
Daily Times
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on Thursday during a signing ceremony at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations in New York. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic ties at UN
The Express Tribune
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia established diplomatic relations at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United...
PM Rabuka to skip Pacific Foreign Ministers meet today
The Fiji Times
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August 13, 2025
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka will not attend todays Pacific Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva. The Pacific Islands Forum has confirmed Fiji will be represented by Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Special Envoy of the...
Pakistan becomes Micronesia’s 100th diplomatic partner
Daily Times
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on August 14, 2025. The signing took place at a ceremony in New York, hosted by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations. Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim...
US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region
The Pacific Island Times
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August 15, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Peleliu—The U.S. Department of Defense proposes to rehabilitate an 80-year-old dock in Palau to enhance the U.S. military forces’ capabilities in the region. According to Joint Task Force Micronesia, the $12...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic ties
The News International
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held at Pakistan's Mission...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic ties with Federated States of Micronesia
Dawn
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean that joined...
ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 14, 2025
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding legal obligation — raising the stakes for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global shipping...
Pakistan, Micronesia formalise diplomatic relations at UN ceremony
GEO TV
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August 15, 2025
Asim Iftikhar, Jeem S Lippwe sign joint communiqué in New York. Ties to focus on climate, capacity building, peace at United Nations. Micronesia thanks Pakistan for UN support and cooperation. Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia...
USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
On August 15, 2025, the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, in support of Pacific Partnership 25. The arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor to Chuuk marks another...
Pakistan, Micronesia establish diplomatic relations
Dunya News
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🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:54:08 PKT NEW YORK (Dunya News) - Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, established diplomatic relations at a ceremony...
Fijian PM Rabuka's 'ocean of peace' proposal set for approval at Pacific leaders' summit
RNZ
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August 14, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka first introduced the concept at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Rarotonga in 2023. Photo: Fiji Government Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's 'Ocean of Peace' initiative is slated for approval at the Pacific...
Jeffrey Sachs – Open Letter to Israel Foreign Minister Sa’ar
Brave New Europe
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August 14, 2025
The great threat to Israel’s survival is not the Arab nations, the Palestinians, or Iran, but the policies of Israel’s extremist government. Jeffrey D. Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at...
ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads…
Pacific News Service
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The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding legal obligation — raising the stakes for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global shipping...
‘Be careful how you treat friends’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters warns…
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters cautions Pacific Islands Forum leaders about outside influences determining attendance at upcoming meetings. He urges them to be “very careful how you treat friends” while advocating for a united...
‘Be careful how you treat friends’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters warns Forum leaders
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 13, 2025
First published by PMN New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters cautions Pacific Islands Forum leaders about outside influences determining attendance at upcoming meetings. He urges them to be “very careful how you treat friends” while...
See which ‘Survivor’ legends are competing on new international crossover season
Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania
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August 13, 2025
The “Survivor” format we all know and love was first introduced on the Swedish reality show “Expedition Robinson” in 1997. The flagship “Survivor” series premiered in the U.S. in 2000 and went on to spawn several versions around the world. It’s...