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Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
The National News
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When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...
Pack your skis and fly return to Queenstown for just $500
Nine
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July 9, 2025
Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Virgin Australia has launched a massive sale on both domestic and international flights, making it the perfect time to plan your next escape. They've slashed flight costs, with...
‘BUD & DENI’: Jamaica Moana’s homage to home and family
Pacific Media Network
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Unapologetic creative expression is flowing from West Sydney to South Auckland as a Māori Sāmoan rapper intrigues the music industry. Jamaica Moana (Ngāpuhi/Tainui, Sāmoa) is a gifted multidisciplinary non-binary artist whose career as a singer,...
Church’s $100k fine shows importance of due diligence for Pacific communities - leaders
Pacific Media Network
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A six-figure fine imposed on a Māngere church for illegal construction should serve as a reminder to all Pacific churches of the importance of conducting necessary checks before starting any project, community leaders say. They emphasise the need...
Cultural empowerment and representation in New York
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 9, 2025
Four representatives from BYU–Hawaii’s Pacific studies program—two students and two faculty members—participated in the 37th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), held May 27–31, 2025 at New York City. Lusila Leali’i E’e, a...
Fiji athletes dazzle in track and field
The Fiji Times
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July 9, 2025
With the Pacific Mini Games concluding today in Koror, Palau, Team Fiji has is ranked third on the overall medal tally. Fiji has 22 gold medals, 27 silver and 21 bronze. Running away in first place is Pacific powerhouse Tahiti with a whopping...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 6: Heartbreak for Samoa as the Northern Mariana Islands Cling onto Semifinals Spot
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - There was a lot to play for at Stop 6 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania in Conference 2. With semi-finals quickly approaching, teams were desperate to get into the top two on the standings to secure a ticket. Women’s...
Jordan revamps rules of granting citizenship to foreign investors
The National News
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Jordan's move to revamp its Citizenship By Investment programme has opened up more pathways for foreign investors to obtain a passport, but it is unlikely to make an economic impact in the short term, analysts say. Amman will grant Jordanian...
Samoa Secure First Win Of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Scoop
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Monday, 7 July 2025, 2:18 pm Press Release: OFC A comfortable 3-0 win over Cook Islands sees Samoa keep progression to the knockout stages in sight. Both coaches made a number of changes to their starting XIs after the opening game. Juan Chang...
Voters charged for using false information to register in Samoa
Talanei
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July 8, 2025
Samoa police have charged three people for fraud after using false information to register as voters in the August 29 General Election. Samoa Global News reports Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo confirmed that two people have been...
Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts Initiative Returns | A Growing Regional Response To Paediatric Cardiac Care In The Pacific
Scoop
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Photo/Supplied The Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts initiative will return for it’s second year to continue delivering life-saving cardiac surgeries to children across the Pacific, including, for the first time, patients from Tonga. Children are...
Pacific Islanders relocate to Australia to escape rising seas
Context
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What’s the context? Climate-vulnerable Pacific Islanders take up Australia's offer for resettlement through a pioneering visa scheme. LONDON - More than a third of people living in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu have applied to permanently...
PM says wreck of Manawanui will remain where it sank
Talanei
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July 7, 2025
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says that the wreck of the Royal New Zealand Navy survey ship HMNZS Manawanui can remain where it has sunk after she acknowledged that the vessel has become part of the surrounding marine environment....
‘Japan stun Wales’ – Summer Tours: Recaps ahead of the Second Weekend of Test Matches
Ruck
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July 8, 2025
Whilst the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia has understandably taken poll position in terms of rugby’s media coverage, there are also an array of international Summer tours currently ongoing across the world. The representatives of the Six...
Pacific Mini Games: 400 metres and 4x100 metres finals today
Fijivillage
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Team Fiji will be competing in the 400 metres Men’s and Women’s finals today. Also happening today are the 4x100 metres finals, Women’s Discus Senior Final at 5pm which will feature Brieanna Rabakewa, Sinairi Erasito and Loata Lewageena. In other...
Springbok team: Winners and losers as Bomb Squad ‘lick their wounds’ after Italy ‘humiliation’ while double world cup winner wins 100th cap
Planet Rugby
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July 8, 2025
The Springboks have made 15 changes from their 23-man squad that faced Italy last weekend, with an almost completely changed starting team for the rematch this coming Saturday. Plenty of players have been rested as head coach Rassie Erasmus...
Bowen: Pacific voices must shape future approaches to climate change
The Mandarin
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July 8, 2025
Chris Bowen will travel to the four Pacific Island nations this week in a bid to deepen Australia’s climate and energy partnerships. Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is...
How to watch rugby in the USA — streaming details, TV channels and upcoming events
Tom's Guide
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July 8, 2025
It's Christmas time for rugby fans — of both codes. In rugby league, we're approaching the business end of the Super League and 2025 NRL season, while New South Wales could complete a first State of Origin clean sweep since 2000. In rugby union,...
Joy of the Marianas
Marianas Variety
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THE joy of the Marianas was revived today as the July 4 festival and parade showed what truly these islands and their people value so much. I have written many comments regarding the strength of a unified CNMI citizenry. Today, again for all to...
Archaeologists make surprising discovery at Easter Island - turning everything we know on its head
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
There's no doubt Easter Island is geographically one of the most isolated places on Earth. More than 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile, it was first settled by humans around AD 1200, who built its famous enlarged head statues. Historically, the...