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Indian Passport Ranking 2025: India Jumps 8 Spots To Rank 77th in Henley Passport Index, Indians Now Get Visa-Free Entry to 59 Countries; Check List of Top 10 Strongest Passports
Latestly
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July 23, 2025
Mumbai, July 23: The Indian passport has improved its ranking significantly in the Henley Passport Index 2025, jumping eight positions to secure the 77th spot globally. This is the biggest single-year jump for Indian passport holders, who can now...
Inside Megan Alatini and Natalie McDade’s dream wedding
The New Zealand Herald
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April 5, 2025
Looking sharp in a designer European black suit bought in Dubai, with her hair in cornrows to match her bride, police sergeant Nat adds, “I love that we can bloody sing it from the rooftops and ask our loved ones to join with us.” Indeed, it’s an...
Court deports 9 Chinese over Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos
Nairametrics
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July 19, 2025
The Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the repatriation (deportation) of 9 Chinese nationals from Nigeria over cyber-terrorism and internet fraud offenses in the state. This is according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes...
Court Jails Another Set Of Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud
The Nigerian Voice
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, secured the conviction and sentence of nine (9) Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justice Chukwuemeka Aneke and Justice Dehinde...
Court Jails Another Batch Of Chinese Nationals For Cyber-Terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos
Sahara Reporters
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, July 18, 2025, secured the conviction and sentencing of nine Chinese nationals over cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convictions were handed down by...
Avaroa taps Hawaiki to boost Pacific communications, connect Samoa and Australia
Pacific News Service
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Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL) has today announced the selection of Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP (Hawaiki) for the turnkey provision of international capacity from Samoa to Australia. A state-owned enterprise of the Cooks Islands Government, and funded...
King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List – Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Daily Blog
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June 2, 2025
The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart,...
Pacific leaders unite behind call for regional security and shared peace
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 15, 2025
Senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values during the first session of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference being held...
Full list: King's Birthday Honours 2025
1News
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The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2025. The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic...
King's Birthday 2025 Honours List
Scoop
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The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart,...
New opportunities in Oceania Rugby
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
Oceania Rugby president Richard Sapias says the region is set to benefit from new international partnerships, including a potential French-backed competition to be hosted in Fiji, following a productive Annual General Meeting held yesterday at...
PMN shines bright at 2025 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Media Network (PMN) made its mark at the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards, winning two key awards and reinforcing its position as a leading voice for Pacific communities in Aotearoa. PMN Niue received the Best Pacific Language Programme...
EU Ambassador Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to PNG
PNG Business News
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The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Jacques Fradin reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment to PNG, emphasising innovation, climate action and deepening trade and development partnerships under a transformative “global gateway”...
NZ Youth Choir Wins CHOIR OF THE WORLD
Scoop
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New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD / Supplied The New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD at the 2025 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. This follows their massive win at the European Choir Games in...
International student scholarships aimed at encouraging a more equitable world
ICEF Monitor
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February 6, 2025
Our recent article, East African student mobility: Current trends and future possibilities, focuses on the need for more mutually beneficial relationships between leading study abroad destinations and countries where outbound student mobility is...
Pacific leaders urge unity and action on regional security
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 15, 2025
Top political leaders from across the Pacific have called for stronger unity and a homegrown approach to regional security during the first day of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference in Suva. Speaking during a high-level...
Top 10 Least Visited Countries in the World: Oceania Countries Dominate
Tempo.co
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March 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In 2023, France will be the most visited country in the world. Data from Statista recorded 100 million international tourist arrivals in France, further strengthening L’hexagone’s position as one of the most favorite tourist...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Foreign ministers from PICs in dialogue with CGTN
CGTN
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The Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting took place in Xiamen, Fujian Province, from May 28 to 29. As a key side event, the "China-PICs Dialogue: Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity”roundtable dialogue gathered diplomats...
Battling Tides, Rising Waters, And Shifting Shores: Polynesia’s Determined Advance Toward Climate Resilience
New Spotlight Nepal
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Rising Tides undermine Resilience in Polynesia's Fight against Climate Change In the vast blue expanse of the Pacific, the Polynesian nations of the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, and Tokelau stand as some of the world’s most vulnerable frontlines in...