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PNG dominates athletics in Palau
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 11, 2025
TEAM Papua New Guinea has wrapped up its campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau with an impressive all-round performance, securing 5th place on the overall medal tally. From record-breaking feats on the track to historic firsts in...
Jordanians Exempt as Syria Implements New Entry Fee Policy
Jordan News
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July 6, 2025
A decision to revise entry and transit visa fees for Arab and foreign nationals entering Syria came into effect Sunday, as part of what the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as a new security and economic entry policy.اضافة اعلان Under...
Team PNG finishes 5th
The National
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TEAM PNG has wrapped up its campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, with an impressive all-round performance, securing fifth place on the overall medal tally. From record-breaking accomplishments on the track to historic firsts in...
Oman set to host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifier
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Oman is set to host the combined ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in October later this year. Nine teams will participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific...
Sports News | Oman Set to Host ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Oman is set to host the combined ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in October later this year. Nine teams will participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific...
Proud to sing anthem
ODT TV
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July 11, 2025
A Dunedin choir member was proud to sing New Zealand’s national anthem on a global stage after winning a top award. The New Zealand Youth Choir was awarded the Grand Prix of Nations at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark, last Sunday....
Lise Schmidt yet to enter a plea on 19 charges
Talamua
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July 6, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 07 July 2025: Thirty-six-year old Lise Marie Schmidt of Lotopa and Safotu has yet to enter a plea to 19 charges lodged by police against her. She has yet to be formally served the charges but she believes the...
10 July 2025, 6:00PM
Samoa Observer
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"The real ‘marriage’ was when they stood together to bring down the budget," said caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa while dismissing speculation of any political alliance or “marriage” between the Samoa Uniting Party (SUP) and the...
Scottish Rugby tests on Premier Sports
Advanced Television
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July 10, 2025
Scottish rugby fans can watch full live coverage of Scotland’s two remaining tests on their summer Pacific tour on Premier Sports – with a big fixture against Fiji in the early hours on July 12th (Premier Sports 2 from 3.55am UK – repeated at...
Ireland wing Mack Hansen a big doubt for first Lions Test due to foot injury
The Journal
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July 15, 2025
The 42 Reports from Brisbane IRELAND WING MACK Hansen has emerged as a big doubt for the Lions’ first Test against the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane. The Connacht man sat out training today after suffering a foot injury during last Saturday’s...
Young scoops top award in Palau
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
TEAM Fiji’s track queen Heleina Young scooped the Outstanding Female Athlete award at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games which concluded in Koror, Palau on Wednesday evening. The former Queensland Reds winger won three gold and two silver medals both in...
Triple delight for teams
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
THE Fiji men’s and women’s basketball teams created history in Palau on Wednesday after winning gold at the FIBA3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania. The gold medal finish means that both teams have booked their tickets to the 2025 FIBA 3×3 under-23...
Faamanatu le 249 Tausaga talu ona Tutoatasi Amerika
Samoa Global News
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July 11, 2025
Tusia: Pesetā Tusiga Taofiga, Gvt Press. O le po o le Aso Tofi 10 Iulai, na fa’amanatuina ai i Samoa nei, le aulia manuia e le Malo Tele o Amerika o le 249 o lona Tuto’atasi talu mai le tausaga 1776. E le gata i lea, ae ua fa’amanatuina ai fo’i ma...
Obituaries for Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
Carol Ann Furtado It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carol Ann Furtado announces her passing on May 31, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 8, 1948, Carol dedicated her professional life to Human Resources, spending nearly five decades...
From mesmerising to tragic: Doco filmmaker’s epic nine-year journey to get her film made
TP+
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July 11, 2025
Photo: Before the Moon Falls / Facebook Gladys Hartson | Senior Journalist Hawaii-based Independent film maker Kimberlee Bassford decided she wanted to make a film about outspoken Samoan poet, writer and activist Sia Figiel soon after she met her...
Scotland focused on ‘bigger picture’ with Fiji match key to world ranking
The Fiji Times
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July 10, 2025
Head coach Gregor Townsend admits Scotland have one eye on the “bigger picture” going into Saturday’s match against Fiji in their Pacific Tour. Townsend has stressed the importance of the fixture, as well as the following game against Samoa as...
Court Directs Timeframe for Election Nomination Challenges
Talamua
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July 11, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 11 July 2025: His Honour the Chief Justice, Satiu Simativa Perese today issued directives for the timeframe for voters and the Electoral Commissioner and for legal challenges against election candidates’...
Samoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is
1News
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Samoa's Prime Minister says the wreck of the HMNZS Manawauni vessel can stay exactly where it sank after being presented with options regarding the vessel's future. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship ran aground with 75 people on board whilst...
Wrestler Palacios gives NMI first medal; 6 swimmers reach finals
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas got off to a good start on the opening day of competitions in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, as NMI swimmers and wrestlers advanced to the medal round of their respective events Monday...
King Charles receives 'harrowing' news about his health
The News International
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Since ascending to the throne on September 8, 2022, King Charles III's health has been a subject of concern, marked by a cancer diagnosis that has added a layer of complexity to his reign. Despite the challenges, the 76-year-old monarch has shown...